Instructions: Introduction to Case Studies 830
Overview
Each qualitative design is slightly different from the others; these differences are important for researchers to consider when selecting a design that is most appropriate for exploring their research problem. As this course deals with a case study design, this project begins to focus on the case study research methodology via an overview of a ‘plan’ for a Case Study and explores the design phase of case study research.
Instructions
After reviewing the material:
Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods (Yin) Chapters 1 – 2
Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work (Keller) Chapter 1
Lean Six Sigma: Beginner’s Guide to Understanding and Practicing Lean Six Sigma (Hall & Scott) Chapters 1 – 4
address the following paper in strict APA 7th Edition format:
1. identify the relevant situation for doing a case study
2. explain the two-fold definition of case study inquiry to include and define the 3 types of case(s) to be studied (Exploratory, Descriptive, and Explanatory)(basically Exercise 1.1 (Yin, 2018))
3. describe the components of research design
4. identify the case study design (single or multiple, holistic, or embedded cases)
5. test the design against four criteria for maintaining the quality of a case study and tactics
6. Application #2 (Yin, 2018, p. 74) – address the statement: “Discuss the possibility that cases are not readily bounded but may have blurry definitions” and how to resolve
Required Format
This 1950 word paper needs to be written with these main sections:
Abstract [should be written as a stand-alone document and not written as an introduction since an introduction section is required. Therefore, refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper,” and do not use citations.
Introduction (1/2 page)
The Case for a Case Study
Case Study Definition (include the 3 main types – Exploratory, Descriptive, Explanatory)
Case Study Research Design (include the 4 basic types)
Case Study Design Tests and Tactics (including criteria [test] for judging the quality of research designs)
Cases Not Readily Bound
Conclusion (1/2 page)
References
In addition to the course textbooks (see separate pdf) and the Bible, this paper must include at least 5 references from scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the Bible and the textbook. Do not conduct interviews. TOTAL OF 10 references [4 course textbooks, Bible, 5 scholarly articles]
There should be at least one instance of biblical integration (at least one scripture reference).
Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedia will not be accepted.
In-text citations are required to support your statements, points, assertions, issues, arguments, concerns, paragraph topic sentences, and statements of fact and opinion.
There should be at least two (2) ‘levels of headings’.
Paragraph lengths: Each paragraph should have a topic sentence unless it continues from or provides support to the prior paragraph. A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length.
All parts of the assignment must be based on scholarly and biblical literature.
Avoid clichés, slang, jargon, exaggerations, abbreviations, figurative language, and language that is too informal and too subjective.
Grading
Consult the accompanying rubric for how your instructor will grade this assignment. Also, any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in current APA format.
