This free course, taken from the MA in International Relations (Part 2), explores why research questions matter and what makes a good research question. Research questions are vital for any academic inquiry, yet writing a good one is not easy. A well-designed question enables you to clearly define and communicate a focused area of research in a way that is manageable within the scope of a research project. Through this course, you will learn how to recognise and produce a good research question.
Overview
Syllabus
- 1 Masterclass research questions in International Relations
- 2 Positivist and interpretivist approaches
- 2.1 Positivism and interpretivism revisited
- 3 Types of research questions
- 4 Descriptive versus analytical questions
- 5 Developing a good research question
