solved WHAT: After gathering evidence from a case study provided by
WHAT:
After gathering evidence from a case study provided by your instructor, write an essayÂ
in which you evaluate how effectively a real life company solved a problem. Â Use the Rhetorical Structure defined in the HOW section.Â
HOW:
BRAINSTORM: Â
Carefully read the case study provided by your instructorÂ
and then ask yourself the following questions before drafting this assignment
:
WhatÂ
was the problem encountered by the company?
WhatÂ
solution was implemented?
What steps were involved?
Who implemented the solution? (What company? Â What agents within that company?)
What did people within the company have to say about the solution?
When was the solution implemented?
Where was the solution implemented?
Why this solution? (Was it effective? Â How
do you know?)
FOCUS/THESIS:Â
Try using this as a thesis statement model: Â
The solution ___________________________ Â Company X implemented to solve (defineÂ
the problem) ___________________________________________ did/did not workÂ
effectively  becauseÂ
___
_____________________________________________________. (You can list more than one reason). Â
RHETORICAL STRUCTURE or ARRANGEMENT: (Use these subheadings)Â
Introduction: Inform the reader of the company your evaluation
will discuss, the problem the company faced, and the solution the company implemented. Â
You can use 2 or 3 paragraphs for your introduction. Â End your introduction with your thesisÂ
statement. Â
Evaluation of Solution: Using evidence from the Case Study and your own reasoning, discuss, point by point, why you think the solution did or did not work effectively. Â
Remember, any solution to a problem must address the root cause of the problem. Â
Conclusion: End this essay with a one paragraph summary of your Case Study Evaluation’s main points. Â