Global health

Preparing the Case

Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and understand the case study:

1. Read and Examine the Case Thoroughly

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

· Focus Your Analysis

. Identify two to five key problems.

. Why do they exist?

. How do they impact the organization?

. Who is responsible for them?

· Uncover Possible Solutions/Changes Needed

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

· Select the Best Solution

. Consider strong supporting evidence, 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 general sections, but these may differ depending on your assignment directions or your specific case study:

OUTLINE:

1. Introduction

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

. Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 1–2 sentences.

· Background

. Set the scene: background information, relevant facts, and the most important issues.

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

· Evaluation of the Case

. Outline the various pieces of the case study that you are focusing on.

. What are the ethical considerations?

. What type of law suit

. Evaluate these pieces by discussing what is working and what is not working.

. State why these parts of the case study are or are not working well.

· Proposed Solution/Changes

. Provide specific and realistic solution(s) or changes needed.

. Explain why this solution was chosen.

. Support this solution with solid evidence, such as:

. Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)

. Outside research

. Personal experience (anecdotes)

· Recommendations

· Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution.

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

· What should be done and who should do it?

Finalizing the Case