Research Methods in International Relations : A Guide for Students (Paperback)

1. Introduction.  The Main Themes of the Book  Part 1: Designing Your Question And Identifying The Problems It Raises  2. Exploring Your Own Research Interests  3. What Kind of Dissertation?  4. Defining Your Initial Research Question  5. Identifying Your Key Strategic Problems in Solving Your Puzzle  Part 2: The Search For Solutions  6. Exploring Theoretical Debates  7. Applying or Testing Theories  8. Analytical-Empirical Dissertations: Part 1: General Issues  9. Analytical-Empirical Dissertations: Part 2: Issues in Political Science and Economics  10. Policy Evaluation  Part 3: Proving Your Case  11. Cause-Effect Relations: What Approach are You Using?  12. Theory Testing/ Development and Case Studies  13. Cross-Cultural Research and Reflexivity  14. How Valid is Your Evidence?