Case Study 2

1.  Brief opening paragraph in which you state that

    you will be examining a particular case    

    (mention it) or comparing several  cases

   (mention   them) for the sake of getting a better

   understanding of a certain issue (mention it).

2.  Introduce the issue of controversy. Try to 

    present it in the  manner which best frames the

    controversy so both or all sides can be

    adequately be appreciated.  

3.  Bring an author or two into the discussion of the

     issue. Briefly discuss the major views.(You can

     also do this at a later time in the case study, as

     seems most fitting).

4.  Introduce case or cases in all details relevant to

     the direction of your inquiry (know your

     direction before writing). Make sure to reference

     your factual sources. If they come from personal

     experience or personal interviews, document

     that.

5.  Discuss briefly the other issues -if any - present

     in this case/these compared cases than the one

     you're focusing on.

6.  Re-frame the issue in the context of this case     

     or these compared cases to best highlight the

     moral dilemma involved.

7.  Background: any details of the outside world that

     impact on the case(s), historically, locally,

     regionally, nationally, or internationally; including

     law, custom, or accident.

8.  Identify alternative solutions for the dilemma - 2

     or 3 - and briefly discuss.

9.  Deliberate over alternatives and make a reasoned

     choice.

9a. If the case is from the past, briefly              

     compare your solution to the one actually

     chosen.

10. Assess what the general lesson is, especially in

      terms of how this problem can be avoided in

      the future.

The largest sections of a case study should be 8

 and 9.