SOC-481: Textbook Case Study Critical Reviews
Based on a careful reading of select “public sociology” case studies provided in your course textbook, develop a 500-700-word review and critique of the case study.
Case Study Critical Review 3: Case Study 4.3, Case Study 5.4, OR Case Study 6.2 in the textbook. Next, for this review (500-750 words), address the following questions in your review of the selected case study.
Cite three to five scholarly sources to support your answers:
- What was the social problem/issue the study and/or initiative was intended to address? Do you think the project scope and design was well-suited to better understand and address the issue? Explain.
- Describe the grassroots nature of the case study/project. How did the project come about? What were opportunities and/or challenges experienced in various stages of the project? How effectively did researchers address project opportunities and challenges?
- What did project planners do to create active connections between stakeholders (i.e. those affected by—or those in a position to influence—the identified community problem). In your view, what were the strengths and/or limitations of the approach taken to build active community connections between stakeholders?
- Briefly summarize lessons learned by those involved with the project. Provide an example of one lesson that could be directly applied to your proposed action research project.