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

2. 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?

3. Use Charts Organizational

4. Use Charts Timeline

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Break