For the second case study, you will choose an intergovernmental issue to analyze. The issue can be of a horizontal (city-city) or vertical (federal-state) from anywhere across the country. There are more intergovernmental issues than you may realize! Again, the topic should NOT be one covered in the readings or lecture. I will confirm or discuss alternatives to the cases you choose via email. Similar to the first case study, try not to spend too much time simply describing the issue (1-2 paragraphs tops). Apply the material from the course, including at least two of the main content fields from the course (legal, political, fiscal, and administrative aspects) to analyze the case. Similar to the first case study, you are expected to cite the literature in the textbook. You may also offer up solutions to the case if there has not been one yet, but discuss the trade-offs between the different potential solutions.
Additionally, prepare a 5 minute presentation on your case for the class, to be posted to Case Study 2 Presentation Video discussion page by 7/31/20. This should also include ONE slide, similar to a poster presentation. The slide should not contain all of the text of your case study, nor should you read your case study in the presentation. Think of the best way to share the most pertinent aspects of the case to the class in a five minute period. Five minutes is shorter than you think!
You must also comment on 5 of your classmate’s videos in the discussion with something relevant to the case they presented. Comments are due by 8/3/2020.
Case study and video should be submitted online on the due date. Grading will be as follows:
- 1 point for submitting topic to me on time
- 22 points for written case study
- 5 points for presentation and slide
- 2 points for commenting on 5 classmate’s presentations
Universal Requirements
1. Case studies should be 5 pages total, typed, in 12 point font, double spaced, with 1 inch margins. References should be listed on a separate page and not part of your 5-pages of discussion. This does not include a title page, or if it does, title page does not count towards total page length. For example, if you submit a paper that is 3 pages long, including a title page and a page of references, your paper is effectively one page long. Paper length is the number of pages with the main text.
2. Successful work requires reasonable proficiency in writing skills (grammar, spelling, syntax, use of paragraphs and punctuation), as well as proper documentation of sources and citation of references (Ace homework tutors – APA recent edition). For more on Ace homework tutors – APA format, as required by the School of Public Administration, see: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html (Links to an external site.)), https://charteredessay.com/for-the-second-case-
3. Be careful not to plagiarize! See more on Academic Integrity in the Syllabus.
4. The case study should include:
- 2-3 paragraphs describing the intergovernmental issue and the actors involved.
- Application of relevant material from the text/lectures (MUST CITE) to an analysis of the issue. Think of the legal, political, administrative, or fiscal aspects as well as how different federalism models apply.
- Application of relevant and appropriate material from outside the course (MUST CITE), optional
Rubric
Individual Case Study
Individual Case StudyCriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBriefly describes the issue in 1-2 paragraphs
3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyzes the issue using material from the courseDescribe how what we have been discussing in class applies to the case, citing literature from the book. This should include at least 2 of the 3 areas: federalism, legal, political, fiscal, administrative aspects.
14.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & ConcisenessThe text should be written in a clear and concise manner with appropriate spelling and grammar.
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferencesProvide a list of references for your case study. These must be in Ace homework tutors – APA format and provided on the fourth page of the submission, and must include the textbook.
1.0 pts
Total Points: 22.0
