POLI 200
Political Inquiry
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Methodology of political science, including theory and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research design.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Note
Prerequisite to all upper-division courses.
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will understand and be able to discuss the differences between secular and spiritual learning
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write and receive feedback on at least fifty pages of writing. Write and receive feedback on at least five different papers.Learn the principles of effective revision and practice those principles on at least one major writing assignment. Learn how to write a research design and practice writing a design. Learn how to write a report of research and practice writing a report.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Learn the basic principles of statistical analysis, including statistical significance, fit, and substantive significance.Understand how to interpret statistical analyses, including regressions. Understand limitations on research and be able to write research designs that show an awareness of those limitations. Understand differences in qualitative and quantitative methods, and be able to write research designs that show an awareness of differences in qualitative and quantitative methods. Understand the importance of case selection and principles that should guide case selection in both qualitative and quantitative methods
Title
Effective Citation
Learning Outcome
Write multiple papers correctly using the Turabian style of citation.
Title
Integrity in Daily and Civic Activities
Learning Outcome
Learn and understand the consequences of plagiarism and write multiple papers without plagiarizing sources.
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
