A student's guide for writing in political science / André Martel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martel, Andre, 1968-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Authorship.

Political science.

Report writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (45 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Ottawa, Ont.] : Carleton University Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This concise methodological guide is geared to undergraduates making the transition between descriptive and analytical work. Many aspects of study and writing are explored: posing a general political problem, active reading, approaches to research, textual analysis, the linking of ideas and data, building an argument, sourcing styles in English and French, publishing outlets and book reviews. An indispensable tool for beginning students and for those revisiting the field.

Contents:

Different kinds of text

The research paper

"Active" reading

The bibliography

Footnotes/endnotes

Book reviews

Ending thoughts

Appendix 1 : Plan for a research paper

Appendix 2 : Suggested journals.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-53114-3

9786613843593

0-7735-8318-1

OCLC:

767734103