Social Sciences Research Methods
Y26.7241
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
The research methodology course has as its goal to enable the student to do social science research, particularly in the fields of International Studies, Media Studies, Political Science, and Sociology. It begins with bibliographic, research, emphasizing the full range of available tools: library catalogues, online databases, indices of periodical literature, and archives of the visual media. Then it strengthens the student's understanding of the manner in which material is gathered and how it can be critically analyzed, synthesized, paraphrased, compared, and contrasted in the research paper. Data collection and analysis, research design, the role of the observer, and the history of the methods for doing research in the social sciences is covered. Finally, it allows the student to identify a topic, develop an argument, and begin the research required for research papers or the Senior Project Seminar.
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.
