Doing Dissertations in Politics

This guide has been designed to help undergraduates develop an understanding of practical research methods, and their application in the undergraduate dissertation. Written in an accessible and engaging style, it offers advice on all aspects of undergraduate research, from choosing a dissertation subject through to presenting the finished article.Features of this book:concise chapters which provide an introduction to various aspects of research methods, including: why it is important; quantitative and qualitative methods; and practical applicationadvice, hints and tips on planning, presenting, researching and writing undergraduate dissertationsa wide range of examples of research to clearly illustrate different issues and methods which students may encounterguides to further reading and thinking at the end of each chapter.