IR535 ETHICS AND RESEARCH METHODS IN IR
Course Code: |
3140535 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(0-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
Department: |
International Relations |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Graduate |
Course Coordinator: |
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Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
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.