Writing in Political Science: A Practical Guide (4th Edition)

Writing in Political Science: A Practical Guide (4th Edition)

A complete resource for writing an effective paper, Diane Schmidt’s latest edition of Writing in Political Science gives students a practical guide for writing and arguing about political events, ideas, passions and agendas. A collection of actual student essays shows you how to write your way to a better grade. After reading Writing in Political Science students will know how to: Choose and narrow a research topic - Formulate a research agenda - Quickly locate reputable information online - Execute a study and write about your findings - Use the vocabulary of political science discourse - Follow the criteria used to evaluate student assignments when writing - Apply your writing skills to an internship, civic engagement project, or work-study program - Manage and preserve achievements for career development