Final Project

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Department of Political Science and Public Affairs

PADM 6840: Research Methods for Public Administration Fall 2022

Final Project

Instructions

Using the template as a guide, prepare a written report summarizing the planning and expected outcomes of your proposed research topic/project, incorporating any revisions or clarifications as indicated on instructor’s feedback from earlier class activities, lab exercises and assignments. Incorporate expected project outcomes, conclusion and project timeline. Note: Utilize the work you already submitted in the previous sessions. Do not forget your references. All written work should be submitted in MS Word/PDF format on D2L Dropbox.

Final Report Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

Introduction (0.5-1 page): Background and statement of research problem; explains justification for the study; explicit statement of project objectives/research questions and purpose of the study; boundaries are clearly delineated.

3.0 pts

Project Background/Information (2 pages): Description of project context and background literature review. [Detailed review of relevant literature from the previous selected articles] 5.0 pts

Approach/Method (1page): Description of project design; sampling procedure and selection of subjects (if applicable); data collection methods, tools and techniques; ethical considerations; justification for method of analysis, appropriate to the nature of the data to be collected; effective summary and presentation of evidence.

4.0 pts

Expected Outcomes and Conclusion (1page): Discuss the expected outcomes in regard to the project objectives/your research questions; review the potential significance of research project - the potential implications and applications of the outcomes; describe any expected project limitations.

3.0 pts

Project Timeline (0.5-1 page) 2.0 pts

References and citations are complete and consistent. 2.0 pts

General Style: Attention to overall readability (grammar, spelling, flow). Do not forget Project Title 1.0 pts

Total Points: 20.0 pts