Workshop: Academic Writing

Evaluation

The evaluation method for this class is a dictionary entry of a key theory/concept or event for political science. In case you choose to write on an event/events, you need to write about “political” causes and consequences of the event. The dictionary entry should mainly be analytical rather than descriptive.

Each entry should:

· Cover a theory/concept or event relevant to the student’s research interest

· Be 300-500 words and include a critical discussion of minimum two key scientific texts on the topic

· Include a bibliography and a list of selected further readings (around five) for more in-depth research on the topic (not included in the word count)

For examples of dictionary entry, see the “Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics” or “Political Concepts: A Reader and Guide”.

The course work and evaluation mode will be explained in more detail in Session 1.