Developing Your Methods Barbara A. Howell, M.A. PAD 5850

Writing the Methods Component What are the “givens” What activities need to be done? What are the starting and ending dates of the activities? Who is responsible? How are participants selected? How was the methodology determined?

Use Charts Organizational

Use Charts Timeline

Narrative Paint a picture with words Assume your reader knows nothing If you use initials, first spell out University of Central Florida (UCF) Describe: Who, what, where, when, why Describe: Everything you include in your budget

Narrative Tips Avoid personal pronouns - we, our Be specific about where the project is located. Orange County, Florida (not California) Follow the format provided. Use the evaluation criteria as a guide. Have someone else read it.

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