PADM 501 Research Paper Assignment Instructions Overview You are required to write a research paper on a problem that you have identified within public administration. To purpose of this research paper is to bring together different views, evidence, and facts about a problem in public administration from books, articles, interviews, etc. to inform action, prove a theory, and/or contribute to knowledge that can be used to help solve a problem within public administration. Doing so not only further develops and demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, but also broadens your awareness and understanding of issues facing today’s public administrators. Instructions Items to include are outlined as follows: · An abstract, introduction, background on the issue, detailed presentation of the importance of the issue, discussion of possible solutions, and a recommendation for the solution. · Two tables and/or figures to help convey key points. · Length of assignment: 8-10 page, excluding tables and figures. · Format of assignment: APA · Number of citations: 10 · Acceptable sources include scholarly articles published within the last five years. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. .