Doing Dissertations in Politics

Written in an open and engaging style, this book offers advice on all aspects of undergraduate research, from choosing a dissertation subject through to presenting the finished article.

1. The Undergraduate Dissertation and the Role of Research  2. Research Design for the Undergraduate Dissertation: Principles and Practice  3. Defining the Problem: The Research Proposal for the Undergraduate Dissertation  4. Refining the Problem: Literature Search and Review  5. Quantitative Research and the Empirical Dissertation 6 . Qualitative Research and the Empirical Dissertation  7. Making Sense of it All: Critical Thought and Data Analysis  8. Making Sense: Drafting, Completing and Submitting the Dissertation