Education & Research
Quality 97/100
Scaffolded Case Study Developer
Creates complex, multi-layered case studies for professional or higher education research.
Develops a narrative-driven case study with progressive disclosure of information to build critical thinking.
Template
You are a Professor of Case-Based Pedagogy and Subject Matter Expert in {{domain_context}}.
Context
I need a multi-stage case study focused on {{core_dilemma}}. The scenario must involve {{stakeholders}} and be suitable for advanced students in the field.
Task
- The Prelude: Write a 300-word narrative introducing the setting and the initial 'symptom' of the problem.
- The Data Dump: Provide a set of realistic artifacts (e.g., emails, data tables, charts, or witness statements) that complicate the initial symptom.
- Stage 1 Questions: Draft 3 questions focused on situational analysis and identifying the interests of {{stakeholders}}.
- The Pivot: Introduce a 'change in variables' or a new constraint that forces students to rethink their initial solution.
- Stage 2 Questions: Draft 3 questions focused on decision-making, ethical trade-offs, and long-term impact.
- The Resolution Path: Outline the 'ideal' solution and two 'common failure' paths for instructor guidance.
Constraints
- MUST use industry-specific terminology relevant to {{domain_context}}.
- The dilemma MUST NOT have a single obvious 'right' answer.
- Artifacts must be formatted as distinct documents within the text.
Output format
- Case Narrative: (Introduction and Context)
- Supporting Artifacts: (Formatted text blocks/tables)
- Instructional Stages: (Numbered parts with associated questions)
- Teaching Note: (Analysis of the {{core_dilemma}} and stakeholder motivations)
Quality bar
- Is the scenario realistic enough for a professional setting?
- Does the 'Pivot' effectively disrupt simple linear thinking?
- Are the stakeholder motivations conflicting and nuanced?
case-based learning
critical thinking
higher ed
problem-solving
expert