Overview

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Politics and International Studies Global Politics and Policy major and completion of a minimum of 48 points
Students enrolled in other majors must have completed at least 6 points of POL units and a minimum of 48 points

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to critically evaluate a variety of conceptual approaches and research methods for analysing politics and policy.

2.

Demonstrate ability to undertake self-directed, ethical research in politics and policy.

3.

Construct evidence-based arguments regarding the forces that shape politics and policy at global, national and local levels.

4.

Clearly and persuasively communicate concepts, problems, findings and arguments in writing and orally.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Students are guided through the processes of conducting self-directed research – from formulating a research question, through finding appropriate sources and evidence and building an argument, to writing and presenting a competing final paper. The unit will explore different approaches and ethical issues that may arise in the course of formulating and developing a research paper, including debates over the involvement of stakeholders in research work.