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The Eight Sections of a Case Study:

• Synopsis/Executive Summary outlining the purpose of the case study, a description of research, a broad outline of the issues and findings, and the theory being used

• Analysis, which identifies the problems in the case and is supported by factual evidence

• Discussion summarizing the major problems, which identifies alternative solutions to these problems; it should briefly outline each alternative solution, and then evaluate the advantages/disadvantages of each

• Conclusion – it should sum up the main points gathered from findings and the discussions

• Recommendations explaining what alternative solutions should be adopted to solve the problem, briefly justifying these solutions in a persuasive manner. In this section, integration of theory pertinent to the coursework is most appropriate

• Implementation explaining what should be done, by whom and when

• References used in the case study

• Appendices may be used to note any original data relating to the study that may have interrupted the flow of the main body

October 5, 2019

Case Study Analysis

Synopsis/Abstract/Executive Summary – outline purpose of the study

Analysis – identify problems in the case, supported by factual evidence

Discussion – summarize major problems

Conclusion – here you sum up main points gathered from findings

Recommendation – indicate some alternative solutions

Implementation - explaining what should be done, by whom and when

References – References used in the case study

Appendix – may be used to note originality of data