THE METHOD OF PROBLEMS VERSUS THE METHOD OF TOPICS
https://doi.org/10.18611/2221-3279-2015-6-1(18)-4-15
Abstract
Many scholars face a difficulty in formulating a research problem and research question while working on the research. The author introduces several methods that would help researchers to be more precise while working on the architecture of their research topic.
About the Author
Fred Eidlin
University of Guelph; Euro College; University of Tartu; Charles University in Prague
Canada
Canada
Professor, Department of Political Studies,UniversityofGuelph; Visiting Professor, Euro College; University of Tartu, Estonia; Visiting Professor, Institute of International Studies; Charles University–Prague
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Eidlin F. THE METHOD OF PROBLEMS VERSUS THE METHOD OF TOPICS. Comparative Politics Russia. 2015;6(1(18)):4-15. https://doi.org/10.18611/2221-3279-2015-6-1(18)-4-15
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