Description The first step in the research process is to determine an area in need of exploration. In public administration, policy analysis, or nonprofit management this starts with identifying a

Description After the completion of an academic program, many transition into new professional fields or higher-level positions within their current field. In public administration, public policy, and/or nonprofit management, this

Description Theoretical frameworks consist of explicit assumptions based on observations that are used to explain and predict specific phenomena, such as how people learn. These assumptions provide researchers a particular

Description Throughout this course you develop a research-based project plan related to public administration, public policy, or nonprofit management and leadership. Depending on your field, the plan you create will

Description Locating literature that is relevant and reliable can be a challenging task. As a researcher, you must be able to know where to find information and how to examine

Description The choice of [data collection] methods turns on whether the intent is to specify the type of information to be collected in advance of the study or allow it

Description After gathering all of your resources and making notes, it is time to start writing your literature review. While this may seem like an easy task after all the

Description If you as a prospective researcher have only a vague sense of a problem you want to investigate, a good way to start would be to conduct an overview

Description Locating literature that is relevant and reliable can be a challenging task. As a researcher, you must be able to know where to find information and how to examine

Description In research-based projects, conclusions and recommendations are an important part in finalizing efforts and sharing insights gained from the project. For your Capstone Project, your conclusions and recommendations will