1. Research Proposal Preview Instructions
\nA problem: Identify and describe a problem that you see in the world of politics and\/or government that you think political science could shed light on.
\nWhy is this a problem?
\n2.A research question: When thinking about possible solutions to the above problem, what questions need to be answered? Make sure your question is framed in terms of a \u201ccause\u201d and \u201ceffect.\u201d
\nWhy is this an important question?
\n3.Summary of one academic research study: Identify and summarize a book, book chapter, or journal article that makes a significant contribution to answering your research question.
\nMake sure that you choose an academic study. Three ways to tell if an article or book is an \u201cacademic\u201d study are:
\nIt was published by a university press, such as Cambridge University Press or University of Chicago Press, or an academic press such as Sage or Pearson.
\nIt was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal such as the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, or Political Science Quarterly.
\nIt was not published by a think tank or advocacy group such as the Heritage Foundation, RAND Corporation, or the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).<\/p>\n
4. The summary should address the following:
\nWhat is the research question?
\nWhat is the author\u2019s main argument?
\nWhat are the key findings?
\nWhat methods did the author use?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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