political science research critique
Complete two study critiques
Using what you have learned in this class, select two research studies from the options provided and compose a critique of each.
Important Assignment Details
- Required word count: Between 700 and 900 words per critique (roughly 3-3.5 pages per critique)
- Specific formatting required, please see formatting guidelines at the end of this packet
- Cover Page section does not counttoward the word count requirements
- Any form of plagiarism or cheating will be severely penalized
- Please cite any work that is not your own.
Assistance Offered
- Initial consultation on your project
- Review of a draft (must be provided to me by 7/14/2019)
Studies to choose from (all available via the online library search):
Iyengar, Shanto, Mark D. Peters, and Donald R. Kinder, et al. “Experimental Demonstrations of the ‘Not So Minimal’ Consequences of Television News,” American Political Science Review, 76 (December, 1982), 848-58.
Walsh, Katherine Cramer. “Putting Inequality in Its Place: Rural Consciousness and the
Power of Perspective,†American Political Science Review. 106 (July 2012), 517-532.
Bateman, Regina. “Crime Victimization and Political Participation,†American Political
Science Review 106 (August 2012), 570-87.
Winter, David G., and Brooke E. Sweet. “Measuring Implicit British Perceptions of
German Intentions in 1938-1939.†Political Psychology, 30 (December, 2009), 839-62.