Your case study research paper should include a
title page, abstract, body, and reference page. Your paper should have
1-inch borders on all four sides, use times new roman-12 point font, be double
spaced, and not have an extra space in-between paragraphs. (You may need
to turn this off in MS word by going to “paragraph” and selecting
“Don’t add space between paragraphs of the same style). Since this is an
INTL course you need to use the Chicago Style parenthetical citation
style with a references page (aka author-date method).
Introduction:
This section should be written last and should pull from
some of the elements of HW1. You will need to clearly provide an overview
of the topic you are writing about, a concise synopsis of the issues, state
your research question, and discuss why the situation is important to
investigate. Writing the introduction last is helpful in ensuring that you’ve
incorporated any changes that may have taken place over the course of your
research. This section should be 1-2 pages in length.
Literature Review:
All research projects include a literature review to set out
for the reader what knowledge exists on the subject under study and helps the
researcher develop the research strategy to use in the study. A good
literature review is a thoughtful synthesis of important information that
pertains to the current study. Literature reviews include a summary and
critical assessment of the arguments that exist (including whether or not you
agree with them) and are arranged thematically. At the end of your literature review,
you should discuss some of the clear gaps in knowledge and explain how your
research will help fill this void and further our knowledge of the subject
under investigation.
Developing a clear and concise literature review can be
challenging. For this reason it will be important for you to review the
attached synthesis matrix. NCSU also has an excellent overview of literature
reviews for graduate students and it can be found at Literature
Reviews.
This section should be 5-6 pages in length.
Methodology:
This section will pull from, and expand upon, your research
design section within your research proposal. Methodology sections are another
standard element in research papers as they provide the reader with a clear
understanding for how the research was carried out. In this section you should
discuss your case study methodology and explain the validity of your
approach. In your explanation be sure you explain how you chose the case
to investigate, your data collection method, your data analysis (i.e. the questions
you asked to help guide your research and thus answer your primary research
question), and any potential data limitations and biases that pertain to this
specific project. In your discussion of the studies limitations you
should keep in mind that its always best to end on a positive note, so be sure
you discuss your plan to mitigate the limitations and biases, if any. This
section should be 2-3 pages in length. Simply stating that you are using
“qualitative” methodology is not enough. What SPECIFIC methodology
are you using and how is it employed? This link will
help you with your information literacy.
(This link comes from the UK’s Sheffield Hallam University.
I recommend you watch the video as it explains qualitative vs quantitative
methodology.)
Analysis and Findings:
Your analysis and findings section should provide a
narrative of your research and the analytical arguments that you will make as a
result of your findings. In this section you will discuss the different
information processing errors that occurred within your chosen situation and
explain how they lead to or are leading to errors in analysis and/or
decision-making. Within this section you should provide the evidence that
proves or disproves your research hypothesis. This section should be 2-4 pages
in length.
Conclusion:
This section will contain the concluding analytical
arguments based on what the research has revealed. Here you will discuss
some of the techniques and strategies that can be used to help mitigate the
information processing errors and/or decision-making errors that occurred
during the situation under investigation.
Like any conclusion, it should provide a synopsis of the
project, the strategy, the results, and what the research adds to our body of
knowledge. Within your conclusion you should also offer suggestions for avenues
of future research for other scholars as all knowledge is evolutionary.
This section should be 1-2 pages in length. What research areas do
you recommend future research explore?
References:
This section will contain all of the references that you
have cited within your paper. They should be listed in Turabian
References format and arranged alphabetically. Entitle this section as
“References”, each source notation should be single spaced with one
space between each source.
At this level your references should fall within the 18-25
sources range and be made up primarily of peer reviewed content. If you are not
quite sure what “peer reviewed” means here is a link to help you:
Althought AI generated this is the theory behind this paper
Abstract
This research project investigates Operation D-Day, the Allied invasion of
Normandy on June 6, 1944, a pivotal moment in World War II. This study analyzes
the strategic decisions and intelligence failures that influenced the
operation’s execution. By applying a framework of military strategy and
intelligence cycle theory, this research explores how the Allies assessed the
threat posed by German defenses and the effectiveness of their intelligence
gathering. The significance of this study lies in its contribution to
understanding the complexities of military planning and the implications of
intelligence in high-stakes operations. The findings enhance knowledge of
historical military strategies and inform contemporary military decision-making
processes.
Research Problem
Operation D-Day was a crucial turning point in World War II,
marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
Despite its ultimate success, the operation faced numerous challenges stemming
from strategic decisions and intelligence failures. Understanding how these
factors influenced the planning and execution of D-Day is essential for
comprehending the complexities of military operations and the critical role of
intelligence.
Theoretical Framework
The study will utilize:
- Military
Strategy: This framework will help analyze the strategic decisions
made by Allied commanders and the rationale behind their operational
plans. Understanding the strategic context is essential for evaluating how
intelligence was utilized and its impact on decision-making. - Intelligence
Cycle Theory: This theory examines how intelligence gathering,
analysis, and dissemination impact military operations. The intelligence
cycle involves stages of collection, processing, analysis, and
dissemination. Understanding these stages is crucial for evaluating the
effectiveness of Allied intelligence efforts prior to and during D-Day.