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4.  Discuss  the  significance  of  your  research  project,  emphasising  its
                              potential impact on theory, practice, or policy, and how it addresses an
                              existing problem or fills a gap in current knowledge.

                         5.  Examine the different types of literature review and explain what type of
                              literature review is suitable for your particular area of research.

                         6.  Discuss the  concepts  of convergence  and divergence  in the  context
                              of research. Explore  how these processes impact  the development
                              of  scientific  fields,  interdisciplinary  collaboration,  and  the  overall
                              advancement of knowledge. Also provide examples of both convergence
                              and divergence in research.





                           Suggested Readings



                         1.  Baglione,  Lisa A.  Writing  a  Research  Paper  in  Political  Science:  A
                              Practical Guide to Inquiry, Structure, and Methods.  Sage, 2015.

                         2.  Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams. The Craft
                              of Research. U of Chicago P, 2008.




                           References



                         1.  Hartley, James. Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Guide.
                              Routledge, 1940.

                         2.  Mack, Chris A. How to Write a Good Scientific Paper. Spie Press, 2018.


                         3.  Kothari, C. R. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New
                              Age International, 2004.





















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