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IR 325 & 308: North-South Relations in the Global Economy

Quick Guide to Finding Data for the IR 325 & 308 Debate Project for Dr. Iva Bozovic, Fall 2024

Introduction

This research guide supports successfully completing the following IR 325 and 308 assignment:

This assignment will allow students to develop and demonstrate a foundational understanding of a development challenge, research using academic sources, evaluate theoretical arguments and policy recommendations, marshal empirical evidence to support one’s perspective, consider alternative perspectives, and critically evaluate information.data used to support positions.  Students will demonstrate this both orally through the in-class debate and in writing through the persuasive paper and the data analysis paper.  Students will also learn how to work together and gain leadership experience through the group work.