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Developing a research question in International Relations

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Developing a research question in International Relations

This free course, taken from the MA in International Relations (Part 2), explores why research questions matter and what makes a good research question. Research questions are vital for any academic inquiry, yet writing a good one is not easy. A well-designed question enables you to clearly define and communicate a focused area of research in a way that is manageable within the scope of a research project. Through this course, you will learn how to recognise and produce a good research question.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand what makes a good research question
  • reflect on and apply positivist and interpretivist approaches in international relations
  • identify different types of questions and how to use them.

First Published: 24/02/2025

Updated: 24/02/2025

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