Research & Writing Resources

Research Methods

• "Asking Questions: Techniques for Semistructured Interviews," Beth L. Leech (Rutgers University). PS: Political Science & Politics (2002), 35:665-668 Cambridge University Press.
• "Validity and Reliability Issues in Elite Interviewing," Jeffrey M. Berry (Tufts University). PS: Political Science & Politics (2002), 35:679-682 Cambridge University Press.
• Excerpts from "Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-Researchers," Colin Robson (1993). Blackwell Publishers: Oxford, UK & Cambridge, USA.
• A very basic introduction to literature reviews.
• Survey Research Resources and Best Practices from the American Association for Public Opinion Research

Style Guides

• Academic Citation and Writing Guides (courtesy of UW Libraries)
• Learn more about the process and forms for submitting your degree project.