Provide your critique of the overall research component (both MPA620 and MPA625) for the MPA program
There are 2 responses. Write a 100 word response for each.
Response 1.) Student O
My critique of the MPA625 module and assignments is that it opened my knowledge to some things that I did not know and others that I wasn’t too for certain with. I am really glad that I was able to take MPA620 because it got me ready for MPA625. When we first started this course and I went through the syllabus, some of the assignments and modules had me worried. I honestly dreaded taking this class, but I am so grateful and thankful that I was able to and have made it to week 7. “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” This is the verse that has gotten me this far. Continuous prayer and the help of the instructor was all I needed to excel the way that I have.
Some of the aspects of the work that enhanced my learning was the excel and project assignments. I’m not an expert in excel but I do have some type of knowledge with the. The different assignments and modules that we had to do in excel helped me to become better in it. The assignments that had us doing resumes, cover letters, and linkedin profiles, I never knew that I needed until completing it. Knowing these extra things have gotten my resume and profile more attention and hopefully a better career will come from it. The most beneficial aspect of the module that prepared me for the capstone project in this course was the data collection assignments. This has been very important because the capstone research project revolves around it.
Response 2.) Student S
Provide your critique of the overall research component (both MPA620 and MPA625) for the MPA program. Did the two courses transition properly and successfully flow together? Did the two courses effectively communicate the requirements for the capstone research project and presentation? Were you unprepared in any way for the requirements for these courses? What advice would you give to students just beginning the MPA620 course and starting the research process?
I can only speak on the overall research component for the MPA 625, due to the fact that the curriculum was changed and I did not have the luxury of completing the MPA 620 course. Because the MPA was very detailed, from A to Z, in explaining and explaining the process of starting and completing a successful capstone project.
There is not one thing that I can critique the MPA 625 module or department about, However, I do commend the department for adding the two modules MPA 620 and MPA 625 as back to back classes, because it adds a seamless flow from MPA 620 to MPA 625, and most of your researched information, methodology, how you are collecting your data is done in MPA 620, therefor it was a genius idea in adding the courses back to back.
At the beginning of the class I felt overwhelmed and unprepared however, My concerns were quickly made at ease as spoke to Professor Hood, completed the chapter weekly reads and listened to the live modules, I was quickly reassured that based on the prior courses, MPA 603 and 608, and the detailed modules that MPA 625 had provided, that I would be just fine in spite of not completing the MPA 620.
The MPA 625, provided a step by step detailed breakdown of every section that would need to be completed for the capstone project. The module including how start the research, how to choose an effective variable, what effective ways to collect your data, the pros and cons of using secondary research data and how to compile/format your research project as well as how to present your capstone project.
2 Timothy 4:7 states; “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have
Kept the faith”.
This verse reminds us that by keeping God first, and never giving up, we shall overcome.
The advice that I would give new students, is to start as soon as possible, do not take any available time for granted, because all time is valuable in the process of starting the capstone. Develop a good plan of action as soon as you can, select the research topic that you want to use, ensure that you identify your independent and dependent variables and find most effect ways to gather and collect your data, and follow the process out lined in MPA620, as they need the foundation once the start MPA 625.
In conclusion, it has been wealth of knowledge to absorb, it has been challenging, overwhelming at times, however, the course has prepared me for everything that I
needed, as well as the variable information that Professor Hood, as provided. It has been a blessing an honor and a privilege to complete this class.
References:
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
O’Sullivan, E., Rassel, G. R., Berner, M., & Taliaferro, J. (2017).Research methods for
public administrators (6th ed.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN: 978-020585625.
Salkind, N. J. (2018).Exploring research (9th ed.). Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 978-0134238418.
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