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Analysis and Critical Thinking

This page includes a sample of work products that demonstrate the third core competency of the MPA program: To analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.

Defunding the Elizabeth Police Department Paper

This research paper is on how residents in Elizabeth, NJ, felt about their police departments and defunding the police. While many felt that reform was the best option, it was discovered that the language promoting public policy is imperative. 

Work Sample # 1A

Defunding the Elizabeth Police Department Presentation

This is a presentation on the results of the survey about oh residents in Elizabeth felt about their police departments and their views on defunding their police departments.

Work Sample # 1B
Covid Methodology Paper

"Does someone who lives in a low-income community have a higher chance of contracting Covid than an individual living in a higher-income community?" This paper goes into the research steps to figure out that question. 

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