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Learning through Publishing The Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 June 2009

Benjamin J. Bauer ,
Whitney C. Ogás ,
Omar R. Shakir ,
Zoe M. Oxley  and
Rosalee A. Clawson
Benjamin J. Bauer
Affiliation:
Union College
Whitney C. Ogás
Affiliation:
Union College
Omar R. Shakir
Affiliation:
Union College
Zoe M. Oxley
Affiliation:
Union College
Rosalee A. Clawson
Affiliation:
Purdue University
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Abstract

Publishing a research journal can be a rewarding and useful learning experience for undergraduate students. Drawing upon our experiences with The Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics, we describe the benefits of producing a peer-reviewed journal. Among the benefits we highlight are gains in political science knowledge, increased understanding of research methodologies, refinement of writing and debating skills, and development of interpersonal skills. We close with a call for professors to encourage their students to submit papers to the journal.

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The Teacher
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PS: Political Science & Politics , Volume 42 , Issue 3 , July 2009 , pp. 565 - 569
Copyright
Copyright © The American Political Science Association 2009

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