Posted: April 20th, 2022
Guidelines for Research Papers
Guidelines for Research Papers
Each student will choose a current issue in Public Administration or Policy to research in depth.
Within the scope of this course, a student could research a wide range of topics.
Look ahead in the readings for inspiration. The individual research project will include a written report.
The paper is due on November 7, 2021.
Each paper must be 8-10 pages long and include the following information:
1. A description of the current controversies or challenges surrounding the issue (why it is controversial).
applicable to the study of public administration)
2. A review of the literature, which should include at the very least:
a. An explanation of the issue’s history (major laws or regulations, watershed moments)
events, associated and competing values)
A. b.