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Note to my tutor / local lecturer:I have completed Parts A, Band C below. I need help with these 2 problems I am having completing the case study assignment. 1. 2. |
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PARTA: I have read the following resources ( place a ‘x’ to indicate ‘Yes’ ) | |||
Case Study Online and Interactive Tutorial: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ - in the Learning Lab ‘Assessment Tasks’ button click on ‘Case Studies’…https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/case-studies-0 |
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How to answer a case study: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/case-studies-tutorial |
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How to get help from an on-line tutor: (After opening the link click on “Ask a learning advisor” which is found on the right side under the heading ‘ONLINE SERVICES’) https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/smarthinking |
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How to apply the Harvard Referencing style http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/bus/public/referencing |
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PARTB: Complete your case study plan with the following 4 steps |
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There are three processes involved in successfully answering case studies: 1. identification of issues and problems
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Step 1 – Overview of the Case Study (Background Context)Understanding the background issues helps to understand the context of the case study. Read the case study to gain an overview. Summarise your answer in dot points to the following questions |
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What background facts from the case influence the current problems? List 3. |
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What are the constraints or obstacles of the situation? List 3. |
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Step 2 – Identify the Problems Identifying the major problems and their causes at this stage is vital to proposing appropriate solutions later. Re-read the case study and summarise or list the issues and/or problems in your own words. |
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Major problem / issue |
1. Evidence: Underlying Cause/s: |
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Minor problem / issue |
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Create a ‘Mind map’ summarising the case information |
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Step 3 - Linking Theory to Problems and Case EvidenceSee Integrating references for more assistance.Integrating theory into your case study answer is vital. This allows you to demonstrate how theory relates to the actual issues/problems demonstrate your understanding of your course content. |
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Major problem / issue from step 2 |
Theory that relates to the actual issue / problem: |
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Minor problem / issue from step 2 |
Theory that relates to the actual issue / problem: |
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Step 4: Showing evidence I have applied theory from scholarly sources in my answer Find three relevant Scholarly references (text books, journal articles) in addition to those already provided on blackboard, using the Library search functions, or by asking the librarian for help. Write the full citations as a reference list following the Harvard referencing guidelines (an interactive tutorial can be found in http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/bus/public/referencing ). Reference List: |
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PART C:A sample paragraph of my writing. Using the examples of one major problem or issue you have identified from the case study (refer to Step 2), write a paragraph that shows your tutor /lecturer you understand what is required. You need to integrate at least two of the references from Step 4 into the paragraph. |
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