Ethics and Research Methods in Ir

Course content

The goal of this course is; to provide the students with a general understanding of social science research methods; to equip then with basic research design skills. The course has three aims; an introduction to empirical political research methods; an introduction to research and publication ethics; to develop skills in the analysis; interpretation an presentation of research findings, including standards fro written research reports. The course will encourage the students to develop awareness on: the real nature of research; the means of collecting information; to report findings.