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PL SC 513 Writing and Professional Development in Political Science (1.5) Professional development focusing on publishing research, writing dissertatins dissertations, and professional issues of advanced graduate students.

PL SC 513 Writing and Professional Development in Political Science (1.5)

This course is designed to help advanced graduate students surmount the challenges they face as they turn to writing a dissertation and prepare to become junior faculty. The course is designed to give practical advice on many of the issues faced by these students. Primary among these is learning to turn initial papers into research publishable in high quality peer reviewed journals. The course also focuses on practical advice on finishing comprehensive exams, starting a dissertation and early preparation for the job market.

General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in Political Science Ph.D. program

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.

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