Political Science Thesis 1: Research Design

Undergraduate

This course provides students instruction and guidance in identifying, designing, and planning an original, independent research project, resulting in the development of a research proposal under the supervision of the course instructor and a faculty supervisor. The course includes both regular individual meetings with the faculty supervisor and seminar meetings with the course instructor to discuss issues related to research planning and design, including but not limited to developing a research question and methodology, constructing a literature review, conducting research ethically, and collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. (Prerequisites: POLS-2750 and Semester 7 or 8 standing in a Political Science or International Relations program; a cumulative average of at least 80%; a major average of at least 80%; and consent of the course instructor.)