Public Administration
A Note About Websites… Evaluate Your Sources!
It is especially important that you evaluate any web resources you use (such as websites, blogs, wikis, etc.) because there is no editorial process for the open web, and anyone can post anything online. When evaluating web resources, it is important to pay attention to details.
First, ask yourself: How did you find the website?
- Did a professor or another reliable source recommend it?
- Was it cited in a scholarly or credible source?
- Was it a link from a reputable website?
- Did you find it by using a search engine like Google?
For tips on using Google effectively and evaluating websites critically, check out these guides:
Take a look below for recommended websites compiled by a librarian on various aspects of public administration:
Web Resources
- American Society for Public Administration This link opens in a new windowSince 1939, it has been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. They advocate for greater effectiveness in government, act as agents of goodwill and professionalism, are publishers of democratic journalism at its very best, are purveyors of progressive theory and practice and providers of global citizenship.
- Haines Centre for Strategic Management This link opens in a new windowThe Haines Centre for Strategic Management was founded in 1990 and currently has offices in over 25 countries. They are considered to be world leaders in strategic management powered by Systems Thinking.
- National Academy of Public Administration This link opens in a new windowThe Academy is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization established to assist government leaders in building more effective, efficient, accountable, and transparent organizations. The Academy’s unique feature is its 800+ Fellows—including former cabinet officers, Members of Congress, governors, as well as prominent scholars, business executives, and public administrators. Our Fellows have a deep understanding of financial management, human resources, technology, and administrative functions at all levels of government, and direct most of Academy's studies.
- United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN) This link opens in a new windowUNPAN is a global network that connect relevant international, regional, subregional, and national institutions worldwide for the promotion of better public administration.
- Northeast Conference on Public Administration, Inc. (NECoPA) This link opens in a new windowThis event, the annual regional conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), is intended to provide educational opportunities for scholars (faculty and students), practitioners (administrators and policymakers), and others interested in public service in a collaborative environment by educating the general public and members of the organization on current issues, research, and practice in public and nonprofit organizations.
Find More with a Google Search
It's true that you can find some high-quality, trustworthy websites to use in your research. If you're going to use websites, make sure to evaluate your sources thoroughly. Check out our Google Like a Librarian guide for search tips or ask a librarian (ask@snhu.libanswers.com) if you need more help.