POL 3000
Research Skills in Political · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Pre/Coreq: One 1000 level or 2000 level course in POL or departmental permission.
About this course
This course provides an introduction to the toolkit of political science research. Topics include the logic of social inquiry, research design, causal explanation, information collection, field research, data analysis, effective presentation, and structured writing. The course is recommended as a foundation for further study in the political science curriculum and as a prime source of transferable skills.
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