FOR STUDENTS

"The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon."

~ Brandon Sanderson

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ADVICE & RESOURCES

You are always welcome to send me an email, come by my office hours, or set up an appointment if you have questions.
These are just some basics for commonly asked questions.

WHAT COURSES DO YOU TEACH?

Whether you are a prospective, current, or former student, here is a database of course materials for you to reference.

Courses

WHAT IS PI SIGMA ALPHA?

Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honors society. I am currently the faculty advisor for Clemson's Pi Sigma Alpha Chapter.

Clemson Pi Sigma Alpha

CAN YOUR HELP ME?

Are you looking for a mentor? Are you sorting through next steps in your career? These decisions are always a moving target.

Mentorship

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HOW DO I FIND A TOPIC FOR A RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT?

Whether it's a short Article or a full Research Paper, finding a topic can be intimidating. This goes double when you are new to the political science field, or are interested in a wide variety of subjects within the field.
Here is a guide to get you started.

Find a Topic

HOW DO I WRITE A RESEARCH QUESTION?

If you have a topic you're interested in, you might be stuck on how to turn it into a viable research question for the assignment.
Here is a guide to get you started.

Research Question

HOW DO I GET STARTED ON STATISTICAL ANALYSIS FOR MY RESEARCH?

There are many resources available via Google. But for an easy, structured start, Dr. Sarah G. Hunter has created a bank of resources for students interested in learning R to run their own analysis in political science courses.

Dr. Hunter's Resources

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