POLI 100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: American Political Science Review, Classical Liberalism, Apa Style
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Overview: most papers in political science examine a specific problem and have an analytical approach in that there is an argument presented that must be explained or answered. The key things to remember about writing a research-based essay, specifically in political science, are: You need to have a clear thesis. You must make an argument to support your thesis by providing evidence that you your essay will discover by doing research beginning with the library webpage. You need to ensure that you document the sources you cite within the text of your paper [apa style bracketed references] and at the end of your paper [bibliography]: developing a thesis: One of the most important aspects of writing an essay is to develop a central argument or. When you finish your essay you should be able to underline one sentence, at the beginning of the essay that you would call your thesis statement.
