Research Guides: Politics and International Relations: Organize, Write, Cite

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The following guides can help you write, format, and cite sources in your paper:

The Political Science Student Writer's Manual and Reader's Guide by Gregory M. Scott; Stephen M. Garrison
Call Number: JA86 .S39 2016
ISBN: 9781442267107
Publication Date: 2016
This manual considers the different types of papers common to political science at all levels--exploring the purposes and characteristics of each paper, the steps for writing a successful paper, and typical formats. Includes a section on literature reviews.
Research and Writing in International Relations by Laura Roselle; Sharon Spray; Joel T. Shelton
Call Number: JZ1234 .S77 2020
ISBN: 9781138332348
Publication Date: 2020
Provides concise, easy-to-use advice to help students develop more advanced papers through step-by-step descriptions, examples, and resources for every stage of the paper writing process. The book focuses on areas where students often need guidance: understanding how international relations theory fits into research, finding a topic, developing a question, reviewing the literature, designing research, and last, writing the paper.
Writing in Political Science by Diane E. Schmidt
Call Number: JA86 .S36 2018
ISBN: 9780815369219
Publication Date: 2018
Provides students with a practical, easy-to-follow guide for writing about political ideas, events, policies, passions, agendas, and processes. It offers additional formats and guidelines focusing on the growing use of social media and the need for professional communication in blogs, tweets, forums, media sites, lectures on demand, and postings on websites. A collection of student papers shows students how to write well for better grades.
Doing Your Literature Review by Jill Jesson; Lydia Matheson; Fiona M. Lacey
Call Number: H62 .J46 2011
ISBN: 9781848601536
Publication Date: 2011
This highly accessible book guides students through the production of either a traditional or a systematic literature review, clearly explaining the difference between the two types of review, the advantages and disadvantages of both, and the skills needed.

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The following resources can help you format and cite using American Political Science Association (APSA) Style:

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APSA Style Manual for Political Science
Call Number: Quick Ref JA86 .A52 2006
ISBN: 1878147331
Publication Date: 2006