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Thesis and Applications of Research is the final course for the MA in Government program. In this course, you’ll complete the research and writing for either your master’s thesis or applications of research paper, which are the culminating projects for the program. This course will cover topics such as how to locate strong sources, write an effective introduction, present evidence, and communicate findings to broad audiences. Throughout the course, you’ll share sections of your work with classmates and provide feedback to others on their work-in-progress. Prerequisites: All other core requirements for the MA in Government program. Thesis students: · 470.602 Government and Politics · 470.850 Research and Thesis I · 470.852 Research and Thesis II or 470.854 Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods or 470.681 Probability and Statistics Applications of Research Students: · 470.602 Government and Politics · 470.850 Research and Thesis I · Two writing-intensive electives from the approved list