Puzzles, Theories, and Design in Research - Einzelansicht

This seminar addresses research strategies in political science and public administration with an emphasis on the formulation of research puzzles, corresponding theoretical arguments and frameworks, and, most importantly, the selection and creation of a suitable analytical design and methodological strategy. We discuss key methodological contributions and their promises and pitfalls (and applications).

Course requirements

• constant and active participation (incl. min. 5 forum posts) *
• 15 May 2019 = submission of a literature review (1,500 words without references) *
• 31 May 2019 = submission of a research design (roadmap, 2,500 words without references) *
• 01 July 2019 = submission of a term paper (3,500 words without references)

Note:
The key reference for this seminar is Toskhov (2016), it is available at UP library (MB 2300 TOS) but you may want to consider to purchase it (we will read almost all chapters).