Case Study Reports

After data are collected and analyzed, the researcher keeps the purpose and the audience in mind in writing up the case study report. A case study researcher attempts to make a complex case and its context easier to understand. There is also no set format for a case study report; however, there are essential components to include. The report most often incorporates key elements to communicate the findings to interested stakeholders and audiences. In no particular order, these elements usually are (1) an introduction to the problem being investigated, (2) a theoretical or conceptual framework based on a review of the literature, (3) a definition or the limits of the case, (4) the purpose of the case study, (5) a description ...

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