Search the Library Catalogue
Applied policy research : Concepts and cases
Haas Peter J
Applied policy research : Concepts and cases - London Routledge 2006 - 311p xix
Table of Contents
Part I Principles of Policy Research J. Fred Springer, Peter J. Haas, and Allan Porowski;
1. Introduction to Policy Research ;
2. Be Real: Navigating the Policy Research Terrain ;
3. Be Creative: Policy Research with the Artisan’s Touch;
4. Be Credible: Using the Policy Research Toolbox;
5. Be Useful: Developing and Delivering Actionable Information;
Part II Cases in Policy Research;
6. Using Research to Refine Quality Standards: The Evolution of Communities in Schools’ Total Quality System (TQS) Allan Porowski and Heath Clawson;
7. The Dropout Prevention Mentor Project: Delivering Unexpected Messages Through Policy Research Elizabeth Sale and J. Fred Springer;
8. The Use of Applied Policy Research to Inform and Reform Statewide Dropout Policies Jill Norton;
9. Political Statement or Effective Policy? Comparing Implementation of State Bullying Laws Victoria Stuart-Cassel and J. Fred Springer;
10. Intervention Effectiveness in Real-World Settings: The National Cross-Site Evaluation of High Risk Youth Programs
J. Fred Springer and Allan Porowski;
11. What to Do about Scrap Tires? Options for Productive Waste Management Robert W. Wassmer;
12. Keys to Success for Transit Tax Initiatives: Repeated Research for Policy Learning Peter Haas with Richard Werbel and Katharine Estrada;
13. High-Speed Rail Workforce Development: An Estimation Problem Peter Haas with Paul D. Hernandez and Katharine Estrada;
14. Climate Change Adaptation: An Assessment of Accomplishments at the Community Level Jason Vogel, Charles Herrick, and Heather Hosterman;
15. Housing Sales in Urban Neighborhoods: Using Policy Research to Inform Planning Elizabeth Sale and J. Fred Springer;
16. Evaluation of the California Ignition Interlock Pilot Program: A Policy Experiment J. Fred Springer and Joël L. Phillips;
17. Information for Community Policing: Cops on the Beat in the 21st Century Jessica Herbert and J. Fred Springer;
18. When the Process Is the Question: Resource Family Recruitment in Los Angeles, CA Robert D. Blagg, Todd Franke, and Christine Christie;
19. Debt Burdens of California State and Local Governments: Are They Too Large? Robert W. Wassmer;
20. Deinstitutionalization and Community Services in Virginia: A Policy Assessment Peter J. Haas;
21. Case Study Lessons J. Fred Springer, Peter Haas, and Allan Porowski
9780415805087
1. Evaluation Research - Social Action Programms2. Policy Sciences - Research
320.600000 / HAA
Applied policy research : Concepts and cases - London Routledge 2006 - 311p xix
Table of Contents
Part I Principles of Policy Research J. Fred Springer, Peter J. Haas, and Allan Porowski;
1. Introduction to Policy Research ;
2. Be Real: Navigating the Policy Research Terrain ;
3. Be Creative: Policy Research with the Artisan’s Touch;
4. Be Credible: Using the Policy Research Toolbox;
5. Be Useful: Developing and Delivering Actionable Information;
Part II Cases in Policy Research;
6. Using Research to Refine Quality Standards: The Evolution of Communities in Schools’ Total Quality System (TQS) Allan Porowski and Heath Clawson;
7. The Dropout Prevention Mentor Project: Delivering Unexpected Messages Through Policy Research Elizabeth Sale and J. Fred Springer;
8. The Use of Applied Policy Research to Inform and Reform Statewide Dropout Policies Jill Norton;
9. Political Statement or Effective Policy? Comparing Implementation of State Bullying Laws Victoria Stuart-Cassel and J. Fred Springer;
10. Intervention Effectiveness in Real-World Settings: The National Cross-Site Evaluation of High Risk Youth Programs
J. Fred Springer and Allan Porowski;
11. What to Do about Scrap Tires? Options for Productive Waste Management Robert W. Wassmer;
12. Keys to Success for Transit Tax Initiatives: Repeated Research for Policy Learning Peter Haas with Richard Werbel and Katharine Estrada;
13. High-Speed Rail Workforce Development: An Estimation Problem Peter Haas with Paul D. Hernandez and Katharine Estrada;
14. Climate Change Adaptation: An Assessment of Accomplishments at the Community Level Jason Vogel, Charles Herrick, and Heather Hosterman;
15. Housing Sales in Urban Neighborhoods: Using Policy Research to Inform Planning Elizabeth Sale and J. Fred Springer;
16. Evaluation of the California Ignition Interlock Pilot Program: A Policy Experiment J. Fred Springer and Joël L. Phillips;
17. Information for Community Policing: Cops on the Beat in the 21st Century Jessica Herbert and J. Fred Springer;
18. When the Process Is the Question: Resource Family Recruitment in Los Angeles, CA Robert D. Blagg, Todd Franke, and Christine Christie;
19. Debt Burdens of California State and Local Governments: Are They Too Large? Robert W. Wassmer;
20. Deinstitutionalization and Community Services in Virginia: A Policy Assessment Peter J. Haas;
21. Case Study Lessons J. Fred Springer, Peter Haas, and Allan Porowski
9780415805087
1. Evaluation Research - Social Action Programms2. Policy Sciences - Research
320.600000 / HAA