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PADM 5550: Seminar in Program Evaluation

This class page is for Dr. Amy Holt's Public Administration 5550 course (Seminar in Program Evaluation); however, it has basic research steps that are useful for any research you do. If you find you need more help, use the Ask Us services. Library reference staff members can be reached in person and through phone and email. You may also contact the library liaison for the Public Administration Department, Julie Leuzinger.

Class Project: Use these resources to complete your Program Evaluation project

9-1-1 Program Evaluation Power Point: NCTCOG's 9-1-1 Program Evaluation

Websites

North Central Texas Council of Governments: http://www.nctcog.org/

Federal Communications Commission:

http://transition.fcc.gov/pshs/services/911-services/

 

U.S. Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA): http://www.its.dot.gov/ng911/

Government Documents

9-1-1 and VoIP: field hearing before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, first session, September 1, 2005

Federal Communications Commission: wireless radio services, compatibility with enhanced 911 emergency calling systems

The design and costing of 911 systems: a technical manual

Emergency communications: establishment of the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center and related interagency coordination challenges

911 Modernization Act: report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S. 93

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2011: report of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate to accompany S. 191, to direct the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a study on emergency communications

Wireless E-911compliance: hearing before the Subcommittee on Communications of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, first session, October 16, 2001

E-911 Implementation Act of 2003: report (to accompany H.R. 2898) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office)

Ensuring compatibility with enhanced 911 emergency calling systems: a progress report: hearing before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, first session, June 14, 2001

911 public education: assessment and guidelines

Finding Books

To search for books in this area, go to the UNT Libraries Catalog and use the subject search to look for books on the follow topics: Emergency Communications or Emergency Management

Finding Articles via PAIS

Using the electronic resource PAIS (if you are off campus, you will be prompted to enter your EUID and Password, if you need to look up your EUID or reset your Password, you can do this through UNT's Account Management System), use the phrase Emergency communication systems -- United States in the text box (see below highlighted in yellow), then click the Search button to the right of the text box.

See below for what to expect on the results page, review the articles to see what is most applicable to your project.

Other Suggested Electronic Resources

Using Social Sciences Abstracts use the phrase Emergency Communication Systems to find articles on your topic. Another suitable resource is ABI/Inform, use the phrase Emergency communications systems to find articles on your topic.

Required Text

Fitzpatrick, J.L., Sanders, J.R., & Worthen, B.R. (2010). Program evaluation: Alternative approaches and practical guidelines.

Required Readings

If you are off campus while accessing these readings, you will be prompted to enter your EUID and Password (if you need to look up your EUID or reset your Password, you can do this through UNT's Account Management System.

Ansay, S. J., Perkins, D. F., & Nelson, J. (2004). Interpreting Outcomes: Using Focus Groups in Evaluation Research. Family

     Relations, 53(3), 310-316.

Bamberger, M., Rugh, J., Mabry, L. (2006). Real World Evaluation: Working Under Budget, Time, Data, and Political Constraints.

     (Chapter 12). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Behn, R.D. (2003). Why Measure Performance? Different Purposes Require Different Measures. Public Administration Review, 

     63(5), 586-606.

Berner, M., & Bronson, M. (2005). A Case Study of Program Evaluation in Local Government: Building Consensus through

     Collaboration. Public Performance & Management Review, 28(3), 309-325.

Davis, D. F. (1990). Do You Want a Performance Audit or a Program Evaluation? Public Administration Review, 50(1), 35-41.

Fowler, F.J. (1995). Improving Survey Questions. (Chapter 4). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Fowler, F.J. (1993). Survey Research Methods. (Chapters 6, 7). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Franklin, A. L., Cawley, M. M., & O’Sullivan-Kachel, P. (1998). Renovations and innovations in program evaluation: The  

     Arizona experience and its potential for more widespread applicability. Public Productivity & Management Review, 88–106.

Goldenkoff, R. (2004). Using Focus Groups. In J.S. Wholey, H.P. Hatry, & K.E. Newcomer, Handbook of Practical Program

     Evaluation. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Grob,G.F. (2004). Writing for Impact. In Wholey, H.P. Hatry, & K.E. Newcomer, Handbook of   Practical Program Evaluation.

     Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Hoefer, R. (2000). Accountability in Action?: Program Evaluation in Nonprofit Human Service Agencies. Nonprofit Management

     and Leadership, 11(2), 167-177.

Morehouse, T. A. (1972). Program Evaluation: Social Research versus Public Policy. Public Administration Review, 32(6),

     868-874.

Rossi, P.H., Lipsey, M.W., & Freeman, H.E. (2004). Evaluation: A Systematic Approach. (Chapter 4). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

     Publications.

Salant, P. & Dillman, D.A. (1994). How to Conduct your own Survey. (Chapter 6, 10). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Public Administration Subject Guide

The Public Administration Subject Guide provides information about resources that can be used in your public administration research 

APA Style examples online:

OWL by Purdue - APA formating and style guide (updated to 6th edition). Always check APA manual!

NOTE!

• Always be sure that you are using the most current edition, unless older editions are approved.

WRITING HELP:

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