英国 Nottingham trent university 大学MPA (master of public administration)硕士毕业论文格式要求

Type and weighting of methods within each element:

The research proposal(即开题报告) should be a maximum of 2500 words long. It should cover the following elements.
1). An identification and justification of the research topic.
2). A summary overview of the appropriate literature.
3). A methodological discussion of the research options.
4). A consideration of the research methods to be used.
5).An action plan for the conduct of the project.
6). A consideration of the ethical aspects of the research design.

The dissertation should be between 12,000-15,000 words long, the dissertation should,
1). Be focused on a complex and important issue.
2). Be based on primary research.
3).Integrate theory and practice.
4). Incorporate understanding taken from a critical review of the appropriate literature.
5). Be based on sound analysis and arguments and,
6). Should be sensitive to the requirements of the different audiences for the documents.

The focus on the project may be on ,
1). A part of an organization, or a comparison between parts of an organization.
2). A single organization.
3). A comparison between two or more organizations.
4). A analysis of a sector within the public services.
5). A analysis of a managerial function or profession within the public sector