Political Science - Capstone Research for POLS

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In this course, students develop a framework for an original capstone research project that applies, evaluates, and/or analyzes concepts and theories that concern the dynamics that shape politics in local, national, and/or international settings. They will utilize political science concepts and theories, identify materials and ideas for their own research agendas and discoveries, and practice communicating these effectively to others. They will generate an appropriate research question that speaks to these theories and the broader literature, and they will create a plan to analyze an identified set of primary or secondary data or information. Students pursuing departmental honors should take this course prior to taking POLS 498. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and 12 hours of upper division credit in POLS. Satisfies: Goal 6 Outcome 1 (AE61) , Capstone (CAP)