CASE STUDY ANALYSIS

Pretend you are environmental advocate who intends to seek relief against

the alleged violators. Choose one $(1)$ and prepare a case study analysis which

will lay down the problem and its solution. Follow the guidelines in making a

case study analysis given to you to present your idea.

A case study analysis requires you to investigate a problem, examine the

alternative solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supporting

evidence.

Preparing the Case

Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and

understand the case study:

Read and examine the case thoroughly

a$.$ Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems

Focus your analysis

a$.$ Identify two to five key problems

b$.$ Why do they exist?

c$.$ How do they impact the organization?

d$.$ Who is responsible for them?

Uncover possible solutions

a$.$ Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your experience.

Select the best solution

a$.$ Consider strong supporting evidences, pros, and cons: is this solution

realistic?

Drafting the Case

Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of your analysis

should include these sections:

Introduction

a$.$ Identify the key problems and issues in the case study

b$.$ Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of

your analysis in $1-2$ sentences

Background

a$.$ Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most

important issues

b$.$ Demonstrate that you have researched the problems in this case study

Alternatives

a$.$ Outline possible alternatives $($not necessarily all of them$)$

b$.$ Explain why alternatives were rejected

c$.$ Constraints$/$reasons

Proposed Solutions

a$.$ Provide one specific and realistic solution

b$.$ Explain why this solution was chosen

c$.$ Support this solution with solid evidence

d$.$ Concepts from class $($text reading, discussions, lectures$)$

e$.$ Outside research

f$.$ Personal experience $($anecdotes$)$

Recommendations

a$.$ Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed

solution.

b$.$ If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues

c$.$ What should be done and who should do it$?$

Finalizing the Case

After you have composed the first draft of your case study analysis, read

through it to check for any gaps or inconsistencies in content or structure: Is

your thesis statement clear and direct? Have you provided solid evidence? Is

any component from the analysis missing?

When you make the necessary revisions, proofread and edit your analysis

before submitting the final draft.