The intent of this practical experience is to gain understanding and knowledge based on course objectives and outcomes and present opportunity to demonstrate skills and abilities in the field of Government research and application.<\/p>\n
Student is expected to retrieve from library resources and read the following report:<\/strong>\u00a0Brown, M. & Hale, K. (2011). State-wide assessment of Alabama women 65+: Organizations, practices, and participant perspectives.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Final Report to the Alabama Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Commission. Auburn, AL: Auburn University.<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the research process outlined in course text,<\/p>\n Applied Research Methods in Public & Nonprofit Organizations authored by Mitchell Brown & Kathleen Hale in 2014, student is required to lay out components in the worksheet<\/strong>\u00a0(Figure 1.7 – Attached)\u00a0for the completion of Assignment 4.<\/p>\n 1. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ideas and Questions,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d what is the research question or problem that motivated the study?<\/p>\n 2. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Theory Development,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d identify the focus and types of literature used early in the report to describe the problems.<\/p>\n 3. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Research Design,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d summarize the design decisions made by the authors.<\/p>\n 4. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Conducting Research,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d lay out where the primary data came from and how they were collected.<\/p>\n 5. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Data Analysis,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d describe how the data were analyzed.<\/p>\n 6. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Conclusions and Reflections,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d summarize the overarching findings and implications of the study.<\/p>\n Figure 1.7 (See Attached)<\/strong>\u00a0Research Process outline Worksheet Ideas and Questions Theory Development Research Design Conducting Research Data Analysis Conclusions and Reflections Team Assignments:\u00c2<\/p>\n \u00c2<\/p>\n Grading Rubric (See Attached –\u00a0Bottom of Page 13 to 15)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00c2<\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Conform to details listed in weekly modules \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Demonstrate understanding of the material covered in the Course \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Address the questions posed in an integrated manner to compare and contrast \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Evaluated on quality, not quantity \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Include correct grammar and spelling \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Submitted on a timely basis \u00c3\u00af\u00e2\u20ac\u0161\u00c2\u00b7 Weighted for evaluation as follows: 5 = Unique content, superior analysis 4 = Thoughtful content, excellent analysis 3 = Relevant content, average analysis 2 = Limited content, limited analysis 1 = Redundant or irrelevant content, poor analysis 0 = No assignment submitted<\/p>\n \u00c2<\/p>\n \u00c2<\/p>\n References material: Brown, M. & Hale, K. (2014). Applied research methods in public & nonprofit organizations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass A Wiley Brand. ISBN: 978-1-118-73736-1 Brown, M. & Hale, K. (2011). State-wide assessment of Alabama women 65+: Organizations, practices, and participant perspectives. Final Report to the Alabama Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Commission. Auburn, AL: Auburn University. Cohen, S. & Brand, R. (1993). Total quality management in government: A practical guide for the real world. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 1-55542-539-9 Rainey, H. G. (2014). Understanding and managing public organizations (5th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass A Wiley Brand. ISBN: 978-1-118-58371-5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Assessment of Research Process The intent of this practical experience is to gain understanding and knowledge based on course objectives and outcomes and present opportunity to demonstrate skills and abilities in the field of Government research and application. 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