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Qualitative Theory Development Assignment

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Qualitative Theory Development Assignment Instructions

Overview

A conceptual framework links constructs and facilitates the development of theory.  Develop a Conceptual Framework for the following:

Local government managers’ perceptions of transportation issues in their communities. 

Provide a conceptual framework design in a figure and also describe it in text.  Support your framework from the peer-reviewed literature (journal articles and texts) and theories of local manager’s attitudes and perceptions.

 

Instructions

Items to include are outlined as follows:

  • Headings should be included and must conform to the content categories mentioned above. Use sections and section titles. Begin with an introduction section and end with a conclusion section.
  • All ideas must be supported with sound reason and citations from the required readings and presentations for the week, and additional research. Use 10 sources including required readings and presentations. No business sources; use public administration sources.
  • All cites/references must be from peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations, textbooks, and government documents.  No blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, dictionaries, or non-peer reviewed websites or other sources should be used.
  • Integrate Biblical principles within the analysis of the paper.
  • Documents should be in Word format, double-spaced, 8 to 10-pages in length (not including references and title page), and in APA current edition format including any cites and references.
  • Students should edit carefully their papers prior to uploading them at the course site.  All document file names should include the student’s name, PADM 812, and assignment name.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

 

Theory Development Paper Grading Rubric

Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content

(70%)

 Advanced

92-100%

 Proficient

84-91%

 Developing

1-83%

 Not Present Total
Qualitative Research Methods
18.5 to 20 points:

Shows a deep understanding of qualitative research methods in public administration.

 
16.75 to 18.25 points:

Shows some understanding of qualitative research methods in public administration.

 1 to 16.5 points:

Shows a basic understanding of qualitative research methods in public administration.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Conceptual Framework 32.25 to 35 points:

Detailed and relevant discussion of the Conceptual Framework for local government managers’ perceptions of local transportation issues.

 

 29.5 to 32 points:

Good discussion of the Conceptual Framework for local government managers’ perceptions of local transportation issues.

 1 to 29.25 points:

Cursory discussion of the Conceptual Framework for local government managers’ perceptions of local transportation issues.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Theory Support of Framework

35 pts
32.25 to 35 points:

Comprehensive review of theory supporting comprehensive framework.
29.5 to 32 points:

Good review of theory supporting comprehensive framework.

 1 to 29.25 points:

Cursory review of theory supporting comprehensive framework.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Depiction & Analysis of Framework
18.5 to 20 points:

Detailed depiction and comprehensive analysis of conceptual framework.
16.75 to 18.25 points:

Mostly depicts framework and good analysis of concept.
1 to 16.5 points:

Missing critical links in framework and analysis of concepts lacking comprehensiveness.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Structure (30%) Advanced

92-100%

 Proficient

84-91%

 Developing

1-83%

 Not Present Total
Use of Sources from Course

Use of Sources

From Course
14 to 15 points:

Use of 10 relevant sources from the module/week and previous modules/ weeks.
12.75 to 13.75 points:

Use of 7-9 relevant sources from the module/week and previous modules/ weeks.

 1 to 12.5 points:

Use of 4-6 relevant sources from the module/week and previous modules/weeks.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Outside Sources

 
9.25 to 10 points:

Use of several outside scholarly sources.
8.5 to 9 points:

Use of some outside scholarly sources.

 1 to 8.25 points:

Use of few outside scholarly sources.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Pages &

Spacing

10 pts
4.75 to 5 points:

8-10 pages; double-

spaced
4.25 to 4.5 points:

6-8 pages and double- spaced.

 1 to 4 points:

4-6 pages and double- spaced.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Grammar, Writing, &

APA
14 to 15 points:

Proper grammar, writing, and current APA format
12.75 to 13.75 points:

A few grammar, writing, and APA errors.

 1 to 12.5 points:

Several grammar, writing, and APA errors.

 0 points:

Not Present

  
Professor Comments:   Total: /155

 

 

Readings to be incorporated into the assignment

  1. Phenomenology and Public Administration-By Waugh, Williams L. Jr. & Waugh Wesley, W.
  2. The Creation of Theory: A Recent Application of the Grounded Theory Method- By Naresh R, Pandt
  3. Reflecting on the Role of Literature in Qualitative Public Administration Research: Learning from Grounded Theory- By Lars Tummers & Neils Karsten
  4. Peter: A Phenomenology of Leadership – By J. Louis Spencer.

 

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