Political Scientists

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Teach political science.
• Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
• Identify issues for research and analysis.
• Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
• Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
• Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
• Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
• Advise political science students.
• Serve on committees.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
• Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.
• Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
• Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)