Public Administration and Public Policy: Policy Analysis & Research Methods
Finding Methods Books in the Catalog
In the University Library Catalogue, you can search for a variety of research methodology sources including general sources, sources specific to Public Administration, Policy Sciences, other disciplines or sources about a specific research method.
Sample Subject Headings:
Sample keyword searches by specific research method:
- Grounded Theory
- Narrative Inquiry
- Discourse Analysis
- Mixed Methods
Research Logs and Literature Reviews
- Assignment PlannerThe University Library has a Research Paper Planner that provides some guidelines regarding the amount of time to allocate to each step in the research process. A liaison librarian can also provide some Research Advice if you run into difficulties.
- Sample Research LogTarleton University also has their own sample research log (PDF)
Capella University has developed some excellent resources that provide samples that you can download and adapt for your own research.
- Scholarly Research LogThe advantage of an excel format log is that you can sort by various columns to 'collect' your research in a variety of ways.
Research logs help researchers formulate searches, modify searches, choose the best search tools, plan and organize research time, document resources, and retrace steps when needed. They can also be used to take notes on what worked well, what didn't work well, and also any surprising or exciting discoveries.
The University of Maryland University College has a pair of good introductory videos on literature reviews:
DoctoralNet has provided a brief video on the best way to organize a literature review:
Policy Analysis Titles
Qualitative Research Practice by Call Number: H62 .Q574 2003 - Murray Library 3rd FloorISBN: 0761971106Publication Date: 2003-02-18
Policy Analysis by Call Number: H97 .W45 2011 - Murray Library 3d floorISBN: 0205781306Publication Date: 2010-02-22
Handbook of Public Policy Analysis [online] by ISBN: 1574445618Publication Date: 2006-12-21C.31 discusses cost-benefit analysis
A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis by Call Number: H97 .B37 2012 - Murray Library 3d FloorISBN: 1608718425Publication Date: 2011-10-12
A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis by Call Number: H97 .B37 2009 - Murray Library 3d Floor OR Health Sciences Library ReserveISBN: 9780872899520Publication Date: 2008-10-31Research Methods in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches by
Call Number: JF 1338. A2M236 2008 - Murray Library 6th FloorPublication Date: 2008
Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning by Call Number: H97 .P38 1993 - Murray Library 3d FloorISBN: 9780130609489Publication Date: 1993-01-22
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Public Policy by Call Number: HD47.4 .C668 2008 - Murray Library 3d FloorISBN: 1405190167Publication Date: 2008-08-19
Theories of the Policy Process by Call Number: H97 .T43 2007ebISBN: 0786734248Publication Date: 2007
