Case Study Writing Fromate
Writing a case study report
Josephine Hook, Research & Learning Coordinator Josephine.Hook@monash.edu
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Outline
What is a case study?
Approaching a case study assignment The structure of a case study report Key elements of a case study report
What is a case?
A case might be: A real / realistic situation A specific business problem
A case is a scenario that gives you the opportunity to identify problems and recommend a course of action in a business situation. The case may be real or fictional, but will usually represent a complex situation with no ready solutions.
(http://www.asb.unsw.edu.au/learningandteaching/Documents/writingacaseanalysis.pdf)
What is a case study?
Case studies:
approximate real-world situations, thus they add a dimension of reality to your studies. address problems, challenges or issues that need to be investigated and solved. are used to assess how well you have understood the relevant theories and concepts, by your ability to apply these to solve the problems detailed in the case study.
(http://www.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/82743/casestudy.pdf)
Different types of case study
The 'analytical approach’ – A case is examined to try to understand what has happened and why. – This approach does not identify problems or attempt to develop solutions. The ‘problem-oriented approach’
– A case is analysed to identify: • the major problems that exist, • the causes of and possible solutions to the problems, • a recommendation as to the best solution to implement.
(http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/quickrefs/27-case-study.xml)
Writing a case study
When writing a case study, you will apply theoretical concepts to realistic, practical situations. In writing a case study, you demonstrate your:
understanding of concepts,
analytical skills, and problem solving abilities
In a case study, it is crucial that you integrate relevant theory from your unit of study with evidence
Josephine Hook, Research & Learning Coordinator Josephine.Hook@monash.edu
(Source: www.office.microsoft.com)
Outline
What is a case study?
Approaching a case study assignment The structure of a case study report Key elements of a case study report
What is a case?
A case might be: A real / realistic situation A specific business problem
A case is a scenario that gives you the opportunity to identify problems and recommend a course of action in a business situation. The case may be real or fictional, but will usually represent a complex situation with no ready solutions.
(http://www.asb.unsw.edu.au/learningandteaching/Documents/writingacaseanalysis.pdf)
What is a case study?
Case studies:
approximate real-world situations, thus they add a dimension of reality to your studies. address problems, challenges or issues that need to be investigated and solved. are used to assess how well you have understood the relevant theories and concepts, by your ability to apply these to solve the problems detailed in the case study.
(http://www.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/82743/casestudy.pdf)
Different types of case study
The 'analytical approach’ – A case is examined to try to understand what has happened and why. – This approach does not identify problems or attempt to develop solutions. The ‘problem-oriented approach’
– A case is analysed to identify: • the major problems that exist, • the causes of and possible solutions to the problems, • a recommendation as to the best solution to implement.
(http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/quickrefs/27-case-study.xml)
Writing a case study
When writing a case study, you will apply theoretical concepts to realistic, practical situations. In writing a case study, you demonstrate your:
understanding of concepts,
analytical skills, and problem solving abilities
In a case study, it is crucial that you integrate relevant theory from your unit of study with evidence