Political science
How to study political science
Political science combines theories and thinkers with how real political systems work. Exams ask you to know both and to use a theory to explain a real case, usually in an essay.
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Why it is hard to learn
- Theories and the thinkers behind them
- Political systems and institutions to compare
- Concepts with precise meanings
- Essay questions that need an argument
A study plan that works
Notes on lectures and readings
Upload them and read Memo's notes for each theory and system.
Learn thinkers and concepts
Flashcards for who argued what, and for each key concept.
Compare systems
The mind map puts systems and theories side by side, which is what comparison questions ask for.
Practise essays
Written practice tests let you rehearse an argument before the exam.
The study modes that fit best
Flashcards
For thinkers and concepts.
Mind map
For comparing systems and theories.
Practice test
For essay answers.
Podcast
To go over a reading as a conversation.
Questions
How do I prepare for a political science essay exam?
Learn the key theories and thinkers, then practise writing answers that apply a theory to a real case, with a clear argument from start to finish.
Try it on your own material.
Upload a lecture, a PDF or your slides and get notes, flashcards and a quiz in a few minutes.
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