Case Study Prompt (Due Sunday)
This is where you will submit your case study. The assignment is fairly straightforward, and it will give you a chance to present the research youve been carrying out over the past few weeks. Remember: you are the expert here. This will mean taking time to bring your reader up to speed with background information before moving on to your own findings.
Remember what you are trying to demonstrate in a case study: a detailed understanding of something. It may be something that worked, something that didnt work, something that is happening as we speak, etc. But your job is to help the reader understand it thoroughly.
As weve discussed, the basic outline of a case study is this:
Introduction: this is where you engage your reader, present your research question/area, and explain the scope of your study.
Narrative: this is where you will fill in knowledge gaps; here, you will bring in relevant background information that gives context for your study.
Research Findings: while it is unlikely you will be explaining your methods, it is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY that you explain your findings. Tell your reader what youve found in the articles, essays, and interviews youve read.
Conclusion/Discussion: what have we learned? What should your reader now understand about this subject that they did not know before?
I do not expect that you will create strict sections in your paper, but I do expect to see each of these areas covered. They are all essential to a strong case study.
Think of this piece of writing as a potential document to present in a portfolio to future employers. Present the best research you can with strong, polished writing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1,000-1,200 words (you can go over a bit if needed)
Double Spaced
A clear area/subject of research
Sufficient background information
Strong research
A professional and appropriate references page or hyperlinks
For the Case Study the topic needs to be about the company Instacart and how it benefited people during the pandemic.
