Writing a Research Paper in Political Science

An easy-to-follow and even easier to understand, well-written book on an often dry topic: how to do well what we value most. A gem that students and instructors will appreciate consulting and hopefully following. -- Professor Nikolaos Zahariadis * Review *
Every instructor who has been tasked with teaching political science research to undergraduates knows how challenging it can be. Thankfully, Lisa Baglione′s textbook provides a rigorous and comprehensive step-by-step approach to guide students through this challenge, and does so using approachable, caring, and motivating language. -- Professor Sebastien Lazardeux * Review *
Lisa A. Baglione’s Writing a Research Paper in Political Science is an indispensable resource for any senior seminar capstone course. Its clear, step-by-step approach demystifies the research and writing process, guiding students from topic selection to final draft. Baglione’s practical advice and comprehensive coverage make it an essential tool for developing strong research skills and producing high-quality political science papers. I highly recommend it for both students and instructors alike. -- Professor Shannon McQueen * Review *
A very useful guide for a variety of research writing, especially for upper-level undergraduate courses. This source has been through various editions and remains a mainstay in the political science discipline because it offers specific examples and models that are very straightforward for researchers. -- Professor Jonathan Wharton * Review *
For many undergraduates, the process of writing a research paper in political science is daunting. Baglione has written an essential text for students in this situation. She breaks down the paper into manageable sections, utilizes clear examples from a variety of relevant topics, and uses accessible language for students of different levels to comprehend. -- Professor Marc. S. Polizzi * Review *