Research Guides: Master of Public Administration (MPA): Home

What is APA Style?

APA Style is a standardized writing format, established by the American Psychological Association, which you may need to follow when submitting projects or papers. If you have questions about APA formatting, look at our APA Style Guide.

RefWorks

RefWorks is a powerful online research management tool designed to help you easily gather, organize, store and share your research and to instantly generate citations and bibliographies. See our RefWorks research guide for information about using refworks.

About this Research Guide

This research guide provides information about library resources available to Franklin University students who are seeking their MPA degree.

It includes the following information will help you conduct research related to public administration:

Additionally, you can find information to help you with your program:

For more information about using library resources to conduct library research as you pursue your degree, view the videos below.

You can also scroll down to see information to help you with graduate student writing and learn about professional and trade organizations.

Using Library Resources

Graduate Student Writing Guide

The Graduate Student Academic Writing Guide was created specifically for graduate students as a step-by-step overview of the research writing process.

It contains sections on how to

It also provides writing tips and resources, as well as resources for preparing an annotated bibliography and conducting a literature review.

Professional and Trade Organizations

Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is a catalyst to ignite and accelerate the impact of individuals and organizations helping nonprofits achieve positive social change.
American Society for Public Administration
The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) is the U.S.-based, national and international association that connects scholars, teachers, and practice leaders interested in research on nonprofit organizations, voluntary action, philanthropy and civil society.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Represents more than 30,000 members in 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.
International Society for Third-Sector Research
Founded in 1992, the International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) is a major international association promoting research and education in the fields of civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.
National Academy of Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration was created to help public sector leaders meet the important and varied management challenges of today and anticipate those of the future.
National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits)
The Council of Nonprofits conducts research and analyzes information to improve the public's understanding about nonprofits and the value of State Associations to the nonprofit sector. - See more at: http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/who-we-are#sthash.kN19VPco.dpuf
National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)
The mission of the NFBPA is embodied in the organization's commitment to strengthen the position of Blacks within the field of public administration; to increase the number of Blacks appointed to executive positions in public service organizations; and, to groom and prepare younger, aspiring administrators for senior public management posts in the years ahead.
Nonprofit Network
Nonprofit Network is a management support/capacity building organization leading that serves organizations to first ensure understanding of best practices and good governance, then build on this foundation by identifying achievable and realistic goals.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Performs consulting work related to the assessment and mitigation of risk in Nonprofits.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN)
Designed for young people working in the non-profit sector, to give support and professional development opportunities to help them grow their career and networking skills in this field.