PP500 Unit 2 Assignment Details
Describe a recent (within past 6 months) event (can be local, state, or national) that illustrates three major core concepts of Public Administration, such as: the bureaucracy, representative democracy, federalism, bureaucratic power, transparency, and accountability.
Write a short 2–4-page essay (not including your title and references pages) in which you do the following:
• Identify at least 3 major concepts of Public Administration that relate to your chosen event (refer to Chapters 1–3 of Milakovich & Gordon)
• Research your event and cite at least two credible sources in your essay, while also evaluating the credibility of your sources. Be sure to define the concepts completely and use examples to illustrate your points.
The 2–4-page essay should be double-spaced (not including your cover page and reference page) in 12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable). Save your paper as a Microsoft® Word® document (.doc) and submit it to the Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
• Length should be 2–4 double spaced pages, excluding cover page and references page.
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
• Utilize two or more sources, while evaluating the credibility of these sources.
• Include appropriate citations and a reference list utilizing APA Style.
Lastly, please label your Assignment: username-project-unit#.doc. For example, a student named Tina Allen would name her file TAllen-Major Concepts-Unit 2.doc.
Submit your Major Concepts Essay by the end of Unit 2.
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