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http://www.idi.ntnu.no/grupper/su/publ/html/totland/ch032.htm
This is a useful site in explaining what ontology, epistemology, and methodology mean. Building upon these concepts, the source also investigates objectivist and constructivist world views, and their assumptions about how to develop knowledge.
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/magazines/why-international-relations-is-the-key-to-all-our-futures-409792.html
This short article discusses the relevance of international relations and some of the possible career paths open to graduates in this discipline.
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/dedind.php
This page provides a concise explanation of the differences between deduction and induction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAdpPABoTzE
A useful and accessible YouTube video on deductive and inductive reasoning.
https://fitzpt1.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/positivism-vs-interpretivist-approach/
This is a short explanation of the differences between positivism and interpretivism, complete with academic references that can be useful for further study.
https://writing.colostate.edu/guides/page.cfm?pageid=1383&guideid=65
This open access learning resource from the University of Colorado covers a wide range of topics related to research methods. This link takes you to a page that discusses the ‘Qualitative versus Quantitative Debate’.
An overview of the similarities and differences between journalism and qualitative social research.
https://www.psa.ac.uk/psa-communities/specialist-groups/schools/studying-politics-benefits
An article by the Political Studies Association on studying politics, which gives an overview of some of the key areas of study you are likely to encounter during a politics degree, or areas which you may be interested in exploring through research.