Case Study Paper

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Case Study Paper

• 15 of final grade
• Four to five pages plus attachments

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I. Introduction

• In a brief paragraph provide context for case
  study (e.g. students age, gender, grade level
  school type classes observed in)
• Do not use real names of student, teacher, or
  school.

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II. Summarize students characteristics for each
area of development (50)

• Provide clear and well organized analysis of the
  students development.
• Support analysis with evidence.
• Note discrepancies from expected development or
  ways case illustrates diversity in development.
• Cite concepts used (i.e. McDevitt, p. 293)

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III. Recommendations (30)

• Make recommendations for giving positive support
  to students developmental process.
• Recommendations should reference contextual
  factors that are important influences on this
  particular students development.

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IV. Limitations

• In one or two paragraphs, summarize what aspects
  of development you were not able to gather
  sufficient data on.
• Explain what additional data you would need to
  overcome these limitations.

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Attach

• Your observation notes (10)
• Observation guides
• Writers checklist
• Put cover sheet on front of paper.

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Before turning it in

• Double check your writing for organization,
  spelling, and grammar (10)
• Have at least one EDT 222 classmate give you
  feedback on a draft.
• You do NOT have to use Turn-it-in