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Conflict Studies

Research

Not sure where to start your research?

Some places that may spark your interest are:

  • the Topics section, which gives some more specific topics concerning conflict studies
  • the Books section, which indicates some of the reference books about conflict studies
  • the Journals section, which will direct you to databases that could help you find interesting articles
  • the News section, which can direct you to news sites to find information on current events around the world

 

Setting Deadlines

Do you have trouble making a schedule and sticking to it? Several universities have created a tool that helps you calculate a plan for writing your papers. These include helpful advice on how to achieve these goals.

Where to start

You are doing an assignment or writing a paper. Where do you start?

First: Set yourself some deadlines. If you make a plan, you will be less likely find yourself rushing to finish at the last minute.

Second: Choose a topic. If you are uninspired, try browsing through the topics section of this guide.

Third: Start doing some research. Once you have done some reading, you will have a better idea whether or not your topic is too broad or too narrow.

Fourth: Make an outline.

Fifth: Write your rough draft.

Sixth: Do any final research.

Lastly: Write final draft and proofread.

Don't forget ensure that you have cited all your sources.

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