The case analysis tool for this course was a very effective learning tool for keeping communication with peers. This method and format of research and analysis are very structured. The case analysis tool allows the student to research the subject matter and gather as much information as possible that pertains to the overall effectiveness of the topic.
The case analysis tool helps the student focus on the main topic or points of the project while analyzing how it will impact a society or industry. The case analysis tool takes a student’s view and idea on a subject and further expands the scope across a wider view to further test the relevance or irrelevance of an idea on the problem.
The case analysis project can help students think critically about the role of UAS in the future of UAS civilization. It made me think about the issues that will limit the applications that the system would be used for. To utilize UAS to its full potential, all issues are needed to be addressed.
The case analysis tool can be used in many business settings which offer an employee the opportunity to present a case before a team and provide their point of view on various subject matter ranging from which investments to make, capital investments, program decisions, design choices, and engineering changes.
Finally, the case analysis tool enables peer review work done, this is very helpful as it ensures that ideas are being exchanged between student peers and in a real project setting, communication about a project is in a good flow. The layout of the tool also aids the student by offering the possibility of expanding the development of their research design. The recommendations provided by both the tutor and peers helps the student gain a much deeper appreciation and understand of the research and analysis process, which is the main key or benefit from utilizing the case analysis tool in a student’s research project. The initial peer review of the abstract and then the second peer review of the rough draft are very helpful but a peer review of the final product would provide that last check that you are on track before submission. I also think the course work should provide an example of what a good peer review looks like. There were large variations in from student to student on the peer reviews.
