This is a research methods course designed to support the interdisciplinary nature of the research-based courses in the War Studies Program, WS496 Thesis in War Studies and WS497 Client-Based Capstone in War Studies. In this course, students will learn different research methodologies for the strategic studies field and develop effective writing skills in a seminar format. Partway through the semester students will choose an interdisciplinary research topic related to the War Studies field. The topic, approved by the Course Director, will either be as part of a student-selected thesis for WS496 or an assigned client-based project for WS497. Thesis students must also select faculty members from across the institution to serve as their thesis advisors as part of WS495. Student assignments include practical exercises, a research proposal, a literature review and a draft research methodology.
