Case Study report Outline

Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and understand the case

study/Journal:

I. Read and Examine the Case/Journal Thoroughly

a. Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems.

II. Focus Your Analysis

a. Identify two to five key points/problems.

b. Why do they exist?

c. How do they impact the industry/organization?

d. Who is responsible for them?

III. Uncover Possible Solutions/Changes Needed

a. Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your experience.

Drafting the Report

Once you have gathered the necessary information, a draft of your case/journal report should

include these general sections, but these may differ depending on your assignment directions

or your specific case study/journal:

1. Introduction

o Identify the key points in the case study/journal.

o Formulate and include a thesis statement, summarizing the outcome of your

analysis in 1–2 sentences.

o Demonstrate that you have researched the main topics/points in this case

study/journal.

2. Body

o Outline the various pieces of the case study/journal that you have learned.

o Evaluate these pieces by discussing the effectiveness in business practices

mentioned in the case study/journal.

o State the significance of learning this topic and give example from the case

study/journal.

3. Proposed Solution/Changes (for case studies)

o Discuss specific and realistic solution(s) or changes mentioned in the case.

o Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons. Is this study/solution

realistic?

o Explain why this solution was chosen.

o Support this solution with solid evidence, such as:

▪ Concepts from class (text readings, discussions, lectures)

▪ Outside research

▪ Personal experience (anecdotes)

4. Conclusion and Recommendations

o Rephrase the main points discussed in introduction.

o Determine and discuss specific strategies for accomplishing the proposed

solution.

o If applicable, recommend further action to resolve some of the issues.

o What should be done and who should do it?