Find a research problem in international relations, whether its migration and UNHCR, post- war financial instability etc as long as it is within the international relations topic and then add whether its a qualitative or quantitative research position. Write about the chosen method from the book: Analyzing Text and Discourse Eight Approaches for the Social Sciences by Kristina Borus, Gran Bergstrm So formulate the research question and then the method and why! formulate a research problem as well as the purpose and issues of the topic (within international relations.) The research problem should be rooted in theory and has previous research. select, evaluate, describe and use for the research relevant empirical material, method, theory and previous research. apply scientific reference techniques. 1. Research problems and issues 2. Theory and research position 3. Selection of method and sources 4. Reference list
