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Case study
A case study is a scenario in a particular professional context that students are expected to analyze and respond to, guided by specific questions posed concerning the situation. In many cases, the scenario or case study involves a number of issues or problems that must be dealt with in a professional workplace. Here is a guide that explains how to complete a case study assignment.
Step 1: Read the case and associated questions carefully.
• Highlight the main points of the case and any issues that you can identify.
• Read the questions closely and analyze what they are requiring you to do.
• Read the case again, linking the information that is relevant to each question you have been asked.
Step 2: Identify the issues in the case study
The following questions may help you to do this:
• What actions were taken in the case?
• Were these actions the most appropriate and why?
• Were there any consequences of the actions taken?
• Was anything omitted or not considered?
• Were actions/procedures in line with existing codes of practice, policy or theories?
Step 3: Link theory to practice
• After identifying the issues in the case link them to the concepts, theories, programs, processes, and laws that you have covered in your module or course.
Step 4: Plan your Answer(s)
It can be useful to use the questions you have been sent as headings and to answer each part in turn, reducing the chance of missing any of the questions. You can always take out the headings before you submit if you wish.