@HannahLebovits Here are some averaged responses from a sample of political scientists. About 75% IR and 25% Comparative. Baseline is peer reviewed article. Note variation of R1 vs other types of institutions. More importantly, ask your Chair and head of R
@M_Jurkovich @JimGoldgeier @HilaryMatfess @cullenhendrix @dhnexon @SKalyvas Yes. It varies a lot by department and, as @JimGoldgeier says, some of that variation is systematic (APSIA vs PS). For what it's worth, on average, IR scholars believe policy/publi
@pstanpolitics FYI https://t.co/rnjVVKclWf Some odd findings about policy relevance and tenure. People think it is valued more than it is, and think it should be valued more than they do, even if they themselves do policy relevant work.
This debate is welcome but we still lack procedures to evaluate those publications. If their main audience are policy makers they should also have a say both prospectively (include them as reviewers) and retrospectively (endorsements, impact testimonials).