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pubar-theory-building

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Use when building the theoretical argument of a Public Administration Review (PAR) manuscript into a contribution that advances public-management theory and informs practice. PAR rewards a clear, portable mechanism with explicit scope conditions plus a defensible practitioner "so-what." Structures the argument; it does not run analyses.

When to use

• building theoretical argument for PAR manuscript
• defining key constructs and mechanisms
• stating scope conditions and observable implications
• creating Evidence for Practice box
• conceptualizing public administration thought pieces
• positioning contribution within PA theory conversations

When not to use

• running analyses

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