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Faculty Toolkit for Research Paper Alternatives

Case Studies

A case study is a type of research method. In case studies, the unit of analysis is a case. Students provide a detailed account of a situation that usually focuses on a conflict or complexity that one might encounter in the workplace.

Assignment: review a written case study containing a field-related problem or situation.

Objective: engages students in critical reflection and provides for the application of research and knowledge to real world scenarios.

Sample assignment

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Case Studies:

  • Appeal to students due to their real world application
  • Bridge the gap between theory and practice
  • Engage students in critical reflection since solving real world problems involve deciding between multiple alternatives
  • Helps students develop analysis, synthesis and decision-making techniques
 

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