What is a case study?
Standard six-part structure
Executive summary, background, problem statement, analysis using course frameworks, evaluated alternatives, and a specific recommendation with an implementation plan.
Business vs nursing cases
Business cases apply frameworks like SWOT or Porter's Five Forces. Nursing cases follow the nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation — with evidence-based references.
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How long is a case study?
Undergraduate cases run 1,000–2,500 words; MBA cases often reach 3,000–5,000 words with appendices.
Do case studies need references?
Yes. Analysis must be tied to course theory and cited in the required style.