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Tasks & work activities — columnist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-3094.00 (Political Scientists) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2642; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Advise political science students.
• [Core] Serve on committees.
• [Core] Teach political science.
• [Core] Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
• [Core] Identify issues for research and analysis.
• [Core] Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
• [Core] Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
• [Core] Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
• [Core] Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
• [Supplemental] Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
• [Supplemental] Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.
• [Core] Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
• [Supplemental] Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
• [Supplemental] Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others on educational matters.
• Advise others on matters of public policy.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Conduct research on social issues.
• Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
• Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
• Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
• Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
• Interpret research or operational data.
• Plan social sciences research.
• Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Present information to the public.
• Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.