Writing in Political Science

A complete resource for writing an effective paper in political science, Diane Schmidt’s 25th anniversary edition provides students with a practical guide for writing about political ideas, events, policies, and processes. It offers additional guidelines focusing on the growing use of social media and the need for professional communication in blogs, tweets, media sites, and postings on websites.

Diane E. Schmidt is Professor of Public Administration and Policy in the Political Science Department of California State University-Chico. She is also Coordinator of the Undergraduate Public Administration Program and consults with a wide variety of federal, state, and local government, as well as nonprofit and community organizations on community management, public personnel, labor policy, and policy analysis. She teaches courses in American institutions, political behavior, public policy analysis, public administration, collaborative management, and comparative government, including online courses and accessible courses for people with disabilities.