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Alderson, Kai: Making sense of state socialization. In: Review of International Studies (Cambridge), 27 (July 2001) 3, S. 415-433

Following a depiction of personal experience as an untenured assistant professor in an administrative position, the risks & rewards of taking on such responsibilities are considered. Lessons learned are delineated: eg, do not forget that pursuing tenure is the main priority, settle with key decisionmakers on how such work will contribute to your tenure, budget your time, beware of mission creep, & regularly assess whether the position remains true to your reasons for assuming it. 1 Photograph, 1 Reference. J. Zendejas

Researchers using qualitative methods, including case studies & comparative case studies, are becoming more self-conscious in enhancing the rigor of their research designs so as to maximize their explanatory leverage with a small number of cases. One aspect of qualitative research that has not received as much attention is the use of primary & secondary source material as data or evidence. This essay explores the potential problems encountered by political scientists as they conduct archival research or rely on secondary source material produced by historians. The essay also suggests guidelines for researchers to minimize the main problems associated with qualitative historical research, namely, investigator bias & unwarranted selectivity in the use of historical source materials. These guidelines should enable advanced undergraduates & graduate students to enhance the quality of their historically minded political science scholarship. 3 Tables, 83 References. Adapted from the source document.

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