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Question: Research and writing go hand in hand. Writing about your topic before you start your research will help you to refine your question and develop the background you need to move forward.

Last week, you narrowed your research interest to one case. Often, an interesting case can lead to a new line of research. The background research used to study the case can become the launching point for a new study. Using the question of inquiry you developed, begin to refine your topic and develop the background for your case. Brief literature search (2-4 articles on the topic). Be sure to use one of the citation managers you learned about to keep your information organized. Think about your question of inquiry in the context of the information you have found. Begin to write about your topic using the process outlined.

Last week, you narrowed your research interest to one case. Write paragraph (two or three sentences) stating the background of the case. What is the disorder? What is unusual about this patient, progression of disease or presentation?
Next, include a statement of purpose. Explain what you hope to accomplish with your case.
Write another paragraph on the importance of your case. Why is it important? Is this an original case report? Will it have a broader clinical impact across medicine? Will it help laboratorians or clinicians to more easily recognize and diagnose a disorder? This paragraph should answer the question, "So What?"
Once you have worked through this process, refine your original question. Do you have to narrow your topic? Add variables? Write a new research question at the end of the paper.