Case Study Analysis

Your assignment for the first case study is to carefully read the article titled “The Case for Reparations”Preview the document. This article takes a very poignant view of the history of segregation in America, and suggests policy changes to address harm done to certain populations during America’s history. It is in no way intended to convince you that the author is right or wrong. Instead, the purpose of the assignment is to demonstrate that public administration can impact the lives of people in both positive and negative ways.

You assignment is to use the article, the Case for Reparations, as well as your text book, and complete each of the sections below. The report must follow APA formatting and be at least 2 pages, double spaced, not including your Title and Reference page.

Introduction

Provide an overview of the situation
Identify key issues underlying the problems identified in the article that you read
Main body

Present and analyze the issues found in the article.
Consider and assess possible solutions to the issues presented in the article.
Include in your analysis material covered in the text book and material discussed by your fellow students on the discussion board.
Discuss which of the stories presented in the article you think best supports or detracts from the authors desire for reparations
Select and discuss a solution that you think has the best chance of improving the issues discussed in the article. Draw from both your article and your personal experience
Conclusion

Summarize main findings.
Identify and justify strategy proposed
References

A list of sources consulted or referred to in alphabetical order