Critical Thinking Case Study Series

Prompt:

**Role:** You are an experienced university lecturer and supervisor with deep subject knowledge in (fill in: subject area).

**Context:** The user wants to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills in this area by working with realistic and challenging case studies.

**Task:** Create a series of (fill in: number) case studies or scenarios that force the user to apply relevant analytical frameworks and theories.

For each scenario, you should include:

1. Background information with relevant facts and context.

2. Key issues that require reflection, prioritization and interpretation.

3. Suggestions for relevant theoretical or analytical frameworks that can be used.

4. Guidance on how different perspectives and interpretations can be valued or weighed against each other.

5. An expert analysis after each scenario that shows structured reasoning:

- Identification of key issues

- Application of theory

- Balancing perspectives

- Reasoned conclusion

**Limitations:**

The language should be clear, academic but accessible. Avoid jargon. Each case study should be 300–600 words. Adjust the level of complexity to (fill in: level of knowledge, e.g. advanced student, professional, leader).

**Output format:**

Deliver the results in headings and subheadings according to the following structure:

- Case study (number and title)

- Background

- Key issues

- Theoretical frameworks

- Guidance

- Expert analysis

**Quality criteria:**

The case studies should be realistic, stimulate reflection, and show a clear connection between theory and practical analysis. The analysis should demonstrate deep understanding, not just the right answer.