The Case Study Program: Where Do We Go from Here?

Somers, Herman M.; Kaufman, Herbert E.; Drury, James E.; Stout, Ronald M.; Andrews, Russell P.; Eliot, Thomas H.; Adams, Frank T.; Pearson, Donald Edward; Kriesberg, Martin; Earle, Chester B.; Earle, Valerie A.; Arnow, Kathryn Smul; Schubert, Glendon

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“…In our first article in this series (Dodge, Ospina, and Foldy 2005), we argued that case studies draw on a common assumption of other forms of narrative inquiry-what we call narrative as knowing-to indicate that stories about practice contain useful knowledge for building theory and informing practice. Case studies have been an invaluable tool in the field, not only as a source, but also "a means of applying substantive knowledge to concrete situations" (Somers 1955). In these cases, practitioners may be sources of knowledge, consumers of knowledge, and perhaps even producers of knowledge.…”

Section: Discussion: Research As a Source Of Connectednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…During the field's early development, connectedness also manifested itself in research practices such as in-depth case studies that offered rich descriptions, so that both researchers and practitioners could draw lessons for theory and practice (Somers 1955). Over time, as the field developed and roles specialized, the world of practitioners has distanced itself from that of academic researchers, and so has the potential for disconnection.…”

Section: Developments In the Fieldmentioning

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Narrative Inquiry and the Search for Connectedness: Practitioners and Academics Developing Public Administration Scholarship

Ospina¹,

Dodge²

2005

Public Administration Review

103

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Narrative Inquiry and the Search for Connectedness: Practitioners and Academics Developing Public Administration ScholarshipMaintaining a vibrant field of public administration requires ongoing efforts to link the worlds of academic researchers and practitioners. We suggest that research itself, traditionally pursued by academics, is a promising mechanism for making this connection. In particular, researchers and practitioners in public administration can do research together in a way that enhances mutual learning, draws on the strengths of each to create useful knowledge of high quality, appreciates and tolerates of each others' worlds, styles, and contributions. Using research to promote connectedness means rethinking the roles that practitioners and academics play in generating knowledge in the field. In our project, insights from the assumptions and practices of narrative inquiry helped us to identify three research roles for practitioners: as sources of knowledge, as producers of knowledge, and as active consumers who inform the research process.

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Section: Discussion: Research As a Source Of Connectednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Developments In the Fieldmentioning

confidence: 99%