Theoretical Frameworks

Week 4 Assignment: CAPSTONE

The Asignment Details

APA FORMAT 1-2 PAGES Consult the Survey the Literature link in thhe Readings below. Use the upload Resources and links in the devlopement and It-Text Citations and Reference List

The Research Question

What are recidivism and its success factors in programs such as Missouri Reentry Process that reduce recidivism?

The Assignment

DUE WEDNESDAY BY 11pm NEW YORK TIME: a list of 3–4 studies with references to specific theoretical frameworks. For each resource, provide a brief summary of the study and how the theoretical framework supports the study. Then, explain why it is relevant to your research question. Include how each theoretical framework in each resource might help you explain your problem or issue.

Readings

• Machi, L. A., & McEvoy, B. T. (2012). The literature review: Six steps to success (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
  • Chapter 4, “Step 4. Survey the Literature” (pp. 87–110)
    
    This chapter explores step 4 of the literature review model, “survey the literature.” This step consists of the three tasks related to managing, organizing, and analyzing data collected from an examination of literature. The chapter provides specific strategies and activities that support the completion of each task.
• Lu, J. (2013). Intellectual paradigms in public administration.Administrative Theory & Praxis, 35(2), 308–313.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  
  This article discusses the history and drawbacks of multiple competing paradigms in public administration research. The author calls for the development of a unified paradigm in order to focus research efforts.
• Walden Library. (2014). Theorists and theories. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/theory
  
  This guide provides resources and links for exploring the work of theorists. This guide also provides tips for discovering theorists.

Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012d). Theory [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.