I got this book on a recommendation from my professor. It helped me write three papers this semester, and I'm sure I'll be referring to it for the rest of my degree program. It's organized very well (basically walking you through the steps of how you'll do your research) and has sections for both qualitative and quantitative work. Would recommend to any political science researcher or student.

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Empirical Research and Writing: A Political Science Student’s Practical Guide Paperback – 21 November 2014
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Leanne C. Powner
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Students can easily misstep when they first begin to do research. Leanne C. Powner’s new title Empirical Research and Writing: A Student's Practical Guide provides valuable advice and guidance on conducting and writing about empirical research. Chapter by chapter, students are guided through the key steps in the research process. Written in a lively and engaging manner and with a dose of humor, this practical text shows students exactly how to choose a research topic, conduct a literature review, make research design decisions, collect and analyze data, and then write up and present the results. The book's approachable style and just-in-time information delivery make it a text students will want to read, and its wide-ranging and surprisingly sophisticated coverage will make it an important resource for their later coursework.
- ISBN-109781483369631
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- Edition1st
- PublisherCQ Press
- Publication date21 November 2014
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions15.24 x 1.85 x 22.86 cm
- Print length320 pages
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About the Author
Leanne C. Powner holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan, where she specialized in international relations, comparative politics, and research methods. She has taught at a diverse range of institutions, including the College of Wooster, OH, where she was the Juliana Wilson Thompson Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, and American University's School of International Service and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, where she specialized in teaching research methods. Her prior publications include the third (with D. Scott Bennett) and fourth editions of Applying the Strategic Perspective: Problems and Models (CQ Press, 2006 & 2010), along with a number of articles and papers on pedagogy, teaching practices, classroom techniques, and assessment appearing in PS: Political Science and Politics, International Studies Perspectives, and the Journal of Political Science Education. Powner was Webmaster for the Active Learning in International Affairs Section of the International Studies Association for seven years.
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- ASIN : 1483369633
- Publisher : CQ Press; 1st edition (21 November 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781483369631
- ISBN-13 : 978-1483369631
- Dimensions : 15.24 x 1.85 x 22.86 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 477,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 424 in International Relations Textbooks
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- Petra UlrychReviewed in the United States on 15 September 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Powner = Amazing
Verified PurchaseIf you are a Poli Sci student YOU NEED THIS BOOK. This is the methods book that I wish someone had given me my first year of undergrad. Powner is informative, entertaining, and makes the material as clear and digestible as possible. 10/10 would recommend.