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Join us for a seminar on collaborative research within the Political Science Research Council (PSRC) held on February 20, 2008. This session, featuring Dr. Frederic Pearson and Dr. Jodi Nachtwey, explores the significance of collaborative efforts in research, highlighting the goals of increasing research capacity, sharing knowledge, and establishing a personal research network. Upcoming events will address crucial topics such as arms acquisitions in civil wars and nuclear proliferation. For further details and resources, visit our PSRC page.
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PSRC Seminar: Doing Collaborative Research February 20, 2008
Outline • Introduction to PSRC and upcoming events • Why collaborative research? • Presenters: Dr. Frederic Pearson Dr. Jodi Nachtwey 4. Q & A
Introduction to PSRC • Political Science Research Council • Our mission is to serve as a research forum within the political science department • Our strategy = focusing on research tools and advocating a multi-method approach • To keep up to date on PSRC activities: visit http://psgsrcwayne.pbwiki.com/
Future Events • Wednesday, March 5, 3-4pm, Room TBA • “Arms Acquisitions and Effects on Negotiations in Civil Wars” by Dr. Frederic Pearson and Mr. Piotr Zagorowski • Discussion topic: New Data Collection and Research Strategy • Tuesday, March 18, 3-4pm, Room TBA • “Nuclear Proliferation and Escalation of Armed Conflict” by Dr. Volker Krause, Eastern Michigan University • Discussion topic: Applying new statistical methods to old questions
Why collaborative research? Four Goals: • Increasing research capacity and resources • Sharing knowledge of research tools • Achieving multiple-research interests • Establishing a personal research network A good resource on conducting collaborative research: • King, Gary. ``Publication, Publication,'' PS: Political Science and Politics, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1 (January, 2006), 119-125
Doing Collaborative Research Round Table • Dr. Frederic Pearson • Professor of Political Science • Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies • Dr. Jodi Natchtwey • Assistant Professor • Comparative Politics and Middle-Eastern Politics