Academic Catalog

IR606 ETHICS AND APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN IR

Course Code: 3140606
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(0-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: International Relations
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The goal of this course is; to provide the students an understanding of social science research methods; to equip them with advanced research design skills. The course has three aims; an introduction to empirical political research methods; en introduction to research and publication ethics; to develop skills in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of research findings, including standards for written research reports. The course will encourage the students to develop hands on approach on: the real nature of research; the means of collecting information; to report findings.