Please follow format and instructions.
Case Study (Title)
Background
Provide a very brief background description of the situation that is being examined. The purpose of this section is to frame the main theme of the case study.
Example:
This case study examines the response and recovery efforts of various agencies after Hurricane Katrina…
Key Issues
Identify and briefly discuss the key issues and how they relate to the key stakeholders.
Example:
• Inter-agency Coordination….
• Communication…
• Jurisdictional issues…
Analysis
Provide your analysis of each of the key issues described above. Consider the likely root causes. Also, it is important to state the starting point of your analysis. This disclaimer statement includes your values, biases, preconceptions, and prejudices at the onset of your analysis. Not only does this help the reader know where you are coming from (“where you stand is where you sit”), but it also helps you to understand where you are coming from. It will make your analysis more transparent, objective, and robust.
Example:
This case study is being analyzed as part of a class assignment. I have no direct stake in the results or conclusions of this analysis; however, as a victim of Hurricane Katrina, I have formed certain conclusions and opinions about the role of FEMA prior to this analysis. Prior to this analysis, it was my opinion that FEMA….
Issue 1: Initially, emergency response was hampered by the lack of coordination among the first responders. Many of the coordination issues may be attributed to misinformation….
Lessons Learned, Recommendations, and Practical Applications
Identify any lessons learned that can be applied by your agency or organization, or by you as an individual.
Identify any organizational weaknesses or threats that came to light from the readings.
Identify any strengths or opportunities that came to light from the readings.
Consider the costs relative to the benefits of your recommendations.
Discuss any potential barriers to implementation of your recommendations.
Discuss the ramifications that may be associated with your recommendations.
Identify any potential unintended consequences that may result from the implementation of the ideas.
Each one of these areas can be under a separate sub-heading.
Instruction (please follow)
Written Exercise Scoring Rubric Criteria Points
Possible Score
Provided a brief background description of the situation that is being examined. Identify the key issue or issues. 9 pts
Identified possible contributory factors or root causes of the problems. 9 pts
Determine the viable solutions to address the issue. 9pts
Assess the likely ramifications of all of your solutions (consider risks and costs/benefits of each action) & state your final recommendation 9 pts
Submitted a well written product using proper terminology, grammar, and sentence structure that are appropriate to the graduate level. 9 pts
Resources are completed and appropriately cited and references using APA Style. 5 pts
Total points to receive 50 pts
Written Exercise Requirements
• Cover Page,
• Abstract,
• Discussion,
• Conclusion,
• References,
• APA style of writing,
• The information is written well at the graduate level,
• The content is logical,
• Grammar, punctuation and spelling,
• Extensive analysis of the information,
• Scholarly writing with a minimum of three APA references,
Written Exercise
For these exercises, you will be required to complete a written exercise. The paper must be in APA format and include a cover page, abstract, discussion, conclusion, and references. Your paper should go beyond the obvious, be written at a graduate level, and must be at least 1,200 words in length (excluding the title, abstract, and reference page), but may not exceed 2,500 words. You must use at least three resources to support your position. Remember, all resources including, but not limited to, journals, magazines, and/or books must be properly cited using APA style.
Written Assignment
Analyze the mini-case study titled, “The Pocatello Prison Siting Story: A Case of Politics.” Your essay must incorporate the concepts from this week’s readings and must state how they relate to the rational or non-rational (i.e., political) approaches to policy analysis. Use the Case Study Format document as a guide for your paper. At a minimum, your case study analysis essay must follow the following steps:
•Identify the key issue or issues.
•Identify the likely root causes of the issues or problems.
•Determine the viable solutions to address or resolve the issues.
•Assess the likely ramifications of all your suggested solutions (consider the risks and cost-benefit of each course of action).
•State your final recommendations.