Research Guides: Master in Public Policy Program (MPP): PPOL 990A

Introduction

Below is a selection of resources available through the UNH Library that may be helpful when planning different types of policy-focused social science research projects.

For print books, use the link to check availability as books may be checked out already.

For print books that are checked out (out of library), you can use interlibrary loan to request a copy from another library, recall the UNH copy, or for this course choose another title from the resources below.

Database

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Provides material to guide users through every step of the research process. Resources include books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos by academics from across the social sciences. The site is designed to guide users to the content they need to learn a little or a lot about their method. See under Tools for the Project Planner, which offers step-by-step guidance to complete a research project, and the Methods Map, which offers a visualization approach to portray how methods are related and connects users to relevant content.

General Resources

Resources on Selected Research Methodologies

Case Studies

Thomas, Gary, and Kevin Myers. 2015. The Anatomy of the Case Study. Los Angeles: SAGE.
Ebook
Yin, R. K. (2014). Case study research: design and methods (5th edition.). SAGE.
Print book - Dimond - Level 5 - H62 .Y56 2014
Yin, R. K. (2009). Case study research : design and methods (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
Print book - Dimond - Level 5 - H62 .Y56 2009

Focus Groups and Interviews

Surveys

Master in Public Policy Program (MPP)

Introduction

Database

General Resources

Resources on Selected Research Methodologies

Program Evaluation Resources