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Studying for Comps? Here are Three Approaches to Try Based on Learning Style
An example of the author’s mind mapping technique (click to expand).
There…
Will the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Be a Realigning Election?
In his classic book Dynamics of the Party System, James L. Sundquist developed a…
Incorporating Family in Your MPSA Conference Experience
So having done it recently myself, I understand how challenging it can be to have family join you during…
Three Methods to Ready Your Research for Public Absorption
Recently one of the biggest discussions within the field of political science has been on how to…
Q&A with the Founder of Women Also Know Stuff
Samara Klar is an Assistant Professor at the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona and is the…
Primaries and Caucuses 2016: Experiencing the Energy and Demystifying the Math
INDIANOLA, IA - FEBRUARY 1, 2016: Indianola mayor Kelly Shaw (second from right) and Smith's Emporia State University…
Gender and Emotions on the Campaign Trail
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 13, 2009: U.S. Secretary of State Nominee and…
Presenting At Conferences – A Grad Student’s Guide
Presenting at a conference is a daunting task for any academic. Be it a big name academic who has spent a career presenting at 
On the Hill: Linda Trautman’s Experience at COSSA’s Advocacy Day
Linda Trautman, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Ohio University Lancaster who…
#MPSA16-- Is Political Science Still Relevant?
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Downtown Chicago’s ornate Palmer House hotel…