I want to write an case analysis based on my experience. You can write it based on my reflective essay.
The analytical paper should be between 12-15 double-spaced (roughly 3,000-3,750 words), pages of 12-point Times New Roman (or similar) type (not counting the title page) plus references or bibliography. Please set the margins on all sides to 1 inch and number the pages beginning with the first page of text (not the title page). I encourage that you submit in word format so that I can add my comments more easily.
The analytical paper can be either an in-depth exploration of the theoretical, conceptual, philosophical, or practical aspects of a task, issue, debate, or question related to program planning. The task, issue, debate, or question that you choose to write about can be from any of the material covered in the course readings or other readings as long as it is clearly related to program planning. A one-page maximum description of your proposed topic should be submitted to me via Canvas no later than June 3, but you can submit earlier if you wish.
Analytical papers should demonstrate your command of the literature on the topic you choose and your ability to analyze, critically assess and form judgments about various perspectives on the topic. Analytical papers should go beyond simply reporting what various authors have to say about some aspect of program planning. You should attempt to compare and contrast various perspectives and to pass judgment on the theoretical and/or practical utility of the different views presented.
Evaluation criteria
Evaluation of analytical papers will be based on clarity, internal consistency of the analysis and judgments, the treatment given to available literature, how well you support your conclusions, the degree to which you explore alternative perspectives, and the level of initiative you take in seeking out literature beyond that discussed in class and in the course reference books. Do not overlook assumptions or contextual factors, whether explicit or implicit, which underlie an author’s position. And don’t be timid about criticizing a source for sloppy, imprecise, or confusing utterances. Improvement of academic work depends on critical analysis; therefore, use your own critical lens to investigate strengths and weaknesses of scholarly works you find in the literature.
If you choose to focus your paper on applying a planning model or approach to address some of the problems the humanity have faced in the 21st century then I will be looking at how well you explain and justify your analysis of the problem, how well you justify and apply the planning model or approach you select, and how “complete” your plan is in terms of the elements (major components) found in the planning models in the literature.
If you have any questions about the nature of the written assignments, the criteria employed in evaluating assignments or wish to receive clarification of the reasons for the marks you receive on assignments, please arrange an appointment with me.