ATS4333 Issues in politics, governance and research

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   understand the role and importance of research strategies, research design and research ethics in political studies;

2. 2

   apply knowledge and understanding of research strategies, research design and research ethics in political studies to the planning and writing of a Honours thesis;

3. 3

   understand and be able to critically examine key debates in political studies;

4. 4

   pursue intellectual questions in a rigorous and academic manner by employing analytical skills and critical thinking;

5. 5

   develop communication skills through seminar participation, essay writing and presentations of research findings.