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Case Study report Outline Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and understand the case study/Journal: I. Read and Examine the Case/Journal Thoroughly a. Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems. II. Focus Your Analysis a. Identify two to five key points/problems. b. Why do they exist? c. How do they impact the industry/organization? d. Who is responsible for them? III. Uncover Possible Solutions/Changes Needed a. Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your experience. Drafting the Report Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of your case/journal report should include these general sections, but these may differ depending on your assignment directions or your specific case study/journal:
Questions:
1. Introduction o Identify the key points in the case study/journal. o Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your analysis in 1-2 sentences. o Demonstrate that you have researched the main topics/points in this case study/journal.
2. Body o Outline the various pieces of the case study/journal that you have learned. o Evaluate these pieces by discussing the effectiveness in business practices mentioned in the case study/journal. o State the significance of learning this topic and give example from the case study/journal.
3. Proposed Solution/Changes (for case studies) o Discuss specific and realistic solution(s) or changes mentioned in the case. o Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons. Is this study/solution realistic? o Explain why this solution was chosen.
o Support this solution with solid evidence, such as: ? Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures) ? Outside research ? Personal experience (anecdotes)
4. Conclusion and Recommendations o Rephrase the main points discussed in introduction. o Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed solution. o If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues. o What should be done and who should do it