Directions
A case study can be defined as the study of an individual unit or social group to compare a larger group to that unit or a particular instance of something for use in the illustration of a more general principle.
For this assignment, you will develop a preliminary illustrative case study that seeks to utilize a few (at least 2) instances of an event to show what an overall situation is like (illustrate). This case study should revolve around one of the issues of diversity that will be investigated throughout this course (see syllabus). Utilizing your chosen issue, you will observe participants within an active sporting or recreational environment, paying careful attention to their intra/interpersonal communications and interactions, to determine how impactful the diversity issue may be within that environment. Environments for study may include professional sport (participants/spectators), collegiate sport (participants/spectators), recreational sport (intramurals, club sports, informal sport participants), or other areas as approved by the instructor.
For example, an appropriate case study may look at the issue of race diversity (issue of diversity) within participatory collegiate sporting environments (environment for study) and how impactful the diversity issue may be within that particular environment. Of course, there are many other possible combinations of these items, so please reflect on those that may impact your daily sport or recreation experiences.
Your study should be supported by applicable background research outlining the importance of the diversity issue that is being studied and the appropriateness of the environment in which the issue is being studied. This background material will help to explain to the reader why your case study was undertaken and the significance of the environment and diversity issue investigated.
A case study is appropriate when you want to gain concrete, contextual, in-depth knowledge about specific real-world subjects. It allows you to explore the key characteristics, meanings, and implications of the case. Let me give you a step-by-step approach.
1. Define your purpose for the case study: Clarify the purpose of your case study and what you hope to achieve. Do you want to provide new insights, challenge existing theories, propose solutions to a problem, or explore new research directions? Remember you will be looking at one issue of diversity that we studied and explored during this course in a recreation, sport, or event setting. Clearly define the boundaries of your case study design, including the scope, timeframe, and key stakeholders.
2. Do your research for the case study: Conduct a Literature Review related to your issue, the people involved, and the setting you will study. You should have a minimum of six (6) current (within the past 10 years) and relevant articles.
This background material will help to explain to the reader why your case study was undertaken and the significance of the environment and diversity issue investigated. Use your literature and research in describing your findings and in your conclusions.
3. Collect your data for the case study: The aim is to gather rich and diverse data to enable a detailed analysis of your case study. To collect your data, you can use various methods such as interviews, surveys, or observations. You collect the data from the group you have selected in the ‘real life’ setting you selected about the diversity issue you selected. You are expected to have at least two (2) data collections. This could be pre- and post-tests or surveys and interviews or observations before, during, or after an experience.
4. Describe and analyze your findings: Discuss what you learned and relate your findings to what you learned in the literature review, step 2 above. This is a key aspect of your case study. What did you find out? Why is it important? How do your findings relate to the purpose of your case study?
5. Share your conclusions: Highlight and discuss what you learned and how you might use this in your future work. Again, use your literature review to validate or support what you discovered. It is fine if your findings are not exactly what is in the literature, simply note this.
Your case study is due on April 15 and remember it is worth over a third of your grade. If you have questions or want to discuss your ideas, I am here to help you.
Case studies will not have a specific minimum number of pages that must be written; however, these assignments should be complete enough to establish the justification of the study and explain the results of the investigation, including the use of field notes and observations where appropriate. Studies should be written according to APA 7th Edition style requirements.
A detailed grading rubric is in the assignment. Please use it to evaluate your work before submission.
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