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Case Writing Guideline - Final Case Project (7.5-10 Pages, single-spaced/Due Date Posted on Canvas)

This is what a typical case study (case + teaching note) should include. It is strongly recommended to review sample cases and teaching notes published in case journals.

1. Required Elements of Case Content ● Title ● Abstract ● Learning Outcomes (List 3-5) ● Key Words (list 4-5) ● List of References Cited (Lists only References for the case using APA

7th) ● Main Body of Case using headings and subheadings

2. Teaching Notes Requirements

Clearly state how a case could be used in coursework and the pedagogical outcomes that can be expected from its use. Provide information on the intended audience for the case. Teaching notes should provide suggested answers (or solutions) for the discussion questions. Give insight on how teaching this case can work in practice.

Your Teaching Note should be organized under the following headings:

1. Case Overview/Abstract – Provides a clear, concise overview, summarizing key facts, ethical/legal principles, and the ethical dilemma; engaging and well-organized roadmap.

2. Research Methods – Identify how data was collected. This can include primary data collection via interview (if applicable) or secondary data collection. Here’s an example:

○ “This decision-based critical incident and the names used in the CI are real and were based on the secondary sources cited.” (Wells, Dunn-Jensen, L. M., & Yang, I. (2019). But I Can’t Eat That: Should Babcock Ice Cream Change its Ingredients? Journal of Critical Incidents.).

○ “This decisional critical incident (CI) is based on contact with top management employees and interviews with the Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. CEO, Dr. Ted Love. Other pertinent data were provided by the firm or retrieved from company records and public domain sources such as research studies. The company name, facts, events, and people are not disguised and the CEO has granted the authors a publication release.” (Whaley, Gupta, A., & Raorane, S. (2017). Global Blood

Therapeutics, Inc.: What is the Best Funding Choice? Journal of Critical Incidents, 10, 13).

3. Learning Outcomes – Learning outcomes should identify what students can do after completing the case analysis, highlighting the key lessons students should take away from the case. Provide 3-5 Learning Outcomes expressed with Bloom’s Taxonomy terms (Identify, Analyze, Evaluate, Recommend, etc.). See Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Write Effective Learning Outcomes: https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/#:~:text=Bloom's%20Taxonomy%20is% 20a%20classification%20of%20the%20different%20outcomes%20and,at%20the%2 0University%20of%20Chicago

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4. Intended Course and Audience –Identify the courses this case is intended for. In which courses should this case study be taught? For which level of students is this case most appropriate? Here is an example:

“This critical incident is most appropriate for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in strategy, business policy, decision-making, and entrepreneurship as well as graduate management classes in biotechnology, related life science fields, and workshops for life science industry professionals.”

5. Discussion Questions – Provide four discussion questions for students to answer based on the case. Discussion questions must include connections to ethics/compliance, regulations, principles, or policy. The questions should be related to the learning outcomes in order to make them achievable for students. Here is an example:

Learning Objectives from Whaley, Gupta, A., & Raorane, S. (2017). Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.: What is the Best Funding Choice? Journal of Critical Incidents

1. Identify the difference between internal and external factors and determine the effect these factors have on funding approaches for startup organizations attempting to meet stakeholder needs. (Q #1)” 2. Evaluate the needs of key stakeholders in startup firms prior to FDA product approval. (Q #2) 3. Analyze and defend decision criteria for feasible funding approaches that allow startup biotechnology firms to sustain operations prior to the commercialization phase. (Q #3)

6. Suggested Answers (or Solutions) to Discussion Questions –Provide a high-quality, “A”-level response to each discussion question. Each answer should consist of 2-3 well-developed paragraphs. Refer to the sample teaching notes on Canvas for guidance.

7. Further Reading: Provide any literature or other resources that would support teaching of this case study (if applicable).

8. References: Lists only References for the Teaching Notes citations (Use APA 7th).

9. Epilogue: Include the follow‐up information about the decision actually taken (if applicable).

Style Guidelines (Midterm Case Proposal + Final Case Project)

● Use the following style guidelines to complete the midterm case proposal and final case project: Times New Roman font, size 12 point, 1-inch margins and single-spaced.

● Synthesize all the sources throughout your paper. Paraphrasing is most often used to blend the ideas of another writer’s text with the prose style of our own work. Do not use bullet points for the case proposal and final case project, and make sure to write in complete sentences. Turnitin and AI Generative Tools on the syllabus will be applied.

● The Midterm Case Proposal must be a minimum of 3.5 pages with single spacing. The Final Case Project must be a minimum of 7.5 pages with single spacing Paragraphs are usually about 150-200 words long.

● The Midterm Case Proposal and the Final Case Project must be provided in Microsoft Word. Do not submit your paper in Google Docs, PDF, or PAGES.

● Write in the third person, in the past tense, and establish an objectivity of core dilemmas in the case.

The rubric for the final case has been updated based on the midterm case proposal.

Criteria Poin ts

Excellent Good Fair Needs Improvement

Abstract/Cas e Overview

8 (10%)

Provides a clear, concise overview, summarizing key facts, ethical/legal principles, and the ethical dilemma; engaging and well-organized roadmap.

Concise and mostly complete summary with minor gaps in detail or clarity.

Includes some relevant information but lacks clarity or completenes s.

Overview lacks clarity, organization, or essential details.

Keywords 4 (5%)

Includes 4-5 accurate keywords reflecting core themes.

Includes 3-4 keywords that mostly capture themes.

Keywords are vague or partially relevant.

Keywords are missing or do not reflect core themes.

Research Methods / Intended Course

4 (5%)

Follows Canvas example closely, with clear research methods and intended course/audienc e.

Mostly aligns with Canvas example; minor issues in methods or audience specificatio n.

Limited alignment with Canvas example; audience or methods unclear.

Does not align with Canvas example; lacks clarity on research methods/audienc e.

Title and Introduction

12 (15%)

The title is highly engaging and effectively captures the audience's interest. The introduction presents a timely topic and features a well-formulated thesis that thoroughly summarizes key problems, issues, and analytical outcomes, providing a clear and compelling overview of the case's purpose.

Title and introduction are mostly clear and engaging with minor detail gaps.

Title and introduction are present but lack clarity or focus.

Title and introduction are unclear or missing key details.

Context and Background

16 (20%)

Thorough background with relevant facts, regulations, and financial data; clearly organized with headings.

Mostly well-researc hed with minor gaps; generally organized.

Some relevant information, but lacks depth or clear organization.

Insufficient background information; poorly organized.

Learning Outcomes

4 (5%)

3-4 measurable outcomes closely aligned with case content; supports deep analysis.

3-4 outcomes, mostly measurable and relevant, with minor alignment issues.

Outcomes lack clarity or full relevance to case content.

Outcomes are unclear, minimal, or poorly aligned with case.

Discussion Questions and Model Answers

24 (30%)

4 thoughtful questions promoting deep reflection; clear model answer guidance.

Mostly effective questions; some guidance for model answers but may lack depth.

Questions are present but lack depth or alignment; limited model answer guidance.

Questions are unclear, lack depth, or fail to align with case content.

References and Bibliography

4 (5%)

At least 10 credible sources, with proper APA citations, including 3+ journal articles.

8-10 sources, mostly credible and cited correctly with minor format errors.

5-8 sources with some credibility or citation issues.

Fewer than 5 sources; lacks credibility or proper citations.

Adherence to Guidelines

4 (5%)

Fully adheres to guidelines; clear formatting, length, style, and objectivity.

Mostly adheres, with minor deviations in format, length, or style.

Some adherence to guidelines; notable issues in format, style, or length.

Does not adhere to guidelines; significant format or style issues.