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ERIC Number: EJ085243
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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Beyond the Traditional Term Paper
Hyde, Mark S.; Trudeau, Robert H.
Teaching Political Science, 1, 1, 94-97, Oct 73
Students in a political science course were assigned to interview someone who had written a relevant letter for the editorial page of the local newspaper. This was a success in motivating and maintaining student interest as well as accomplishing the course objectives. (KM)
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Educational Innovation, Expository Writing, Political Science, Public Opinion, Research Skills, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods
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Identifiers: Research Papers (Students)