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  1. Writing a Case Study

    The purpose of a paper in the social sciences designed around a case study is to thoroughly investigate a subject of analysis in order to reveal a new understanding about the research problem and, in so doing, contributing new knowledge to what is already known from previous studies. In applied social sciences disciplines [e.g., education, social work, public administration, etc.], case ...

  2. What is a Case Study?

    Writing the case study report. The final step is writing the case study report. This should provide a detailed description of the case, the data, the analysis process, and the findings. The report should be clear, organized, and carefully written to ensure that the reader can understand the case and the conclusions drawn from it.

  3. What Is a Case Study?

    Revised on November 20, 2023. A case study is a detailed study of a specific subject, such as a person, group, place, event, organization, or phenomenon. Case studies are commonly used in social, educational, clinical, and business research. A case study research design usually involves qualitative methods, but quantitative methods are ...

  4. Writing a Case Analysis Paper

    A case study paper must report research objectively and factually to ensure that any findings are understood to be logically correct and trustworthy. ... In the social sciences, the subject of an investigation is most often framed as a problem that must be researched in order to generate new knowledge leading to a solution. ... The purpose of a ...

  5. Case Study Methodology of Qualitative Research: Key Attributes and

    A case study is one of the most commonly used methodologies of social research. This article attempts to look into the various dimensions of a case study research strategy, the different epistemological strands which determine the particular case study type and approach adopted in the field, discusses the factors which can enhance the effectiveness of a case study research, and the debate ...

  6. Case Study

    Purpose of Case Study. The purpose of a case study is to provide a detailed analysis of a specific phenomenon, issue, or problem in its real-life context. A case study is a qualitative research method that involves the in-depth exploration and analysis of a particular case, which can be an individual, group, organization, event, or community.

  7. How to Critically Evaluate Case Studies in Social Work

    The purpose of this article is to develop guidelines to assist practitioners and researchers in evaluating and developing rigorous case studies. The main concern in evaluating a case study is to ...

  8. Case Studies

    Gilgun, J. F. (1994). A Case for Case Studies in Social Work Research. Social Work, 39, 4, 371-381. This article defines case study research, presents guidelines for evaluation of case studies, and shows the relevance of case studies to social work research. It also looks at issues such as evaluation and interpretations of case studies.

  9. Conducting Case Study Research in Sociology

    A case study is unique within the social sciences for its focus of study on a single entity, which can be a person, group or organization, event, action, or situation. It is also unique in that, as a focus of research, a case is chosen for specific reasons, rather than randomly , as is usually done when conducting empirical research.

  10. Case Study: Definition, Examples, Types, and How to Write

    A case study is an in-depth study of one person, group, or event. In a case study, nearly every aspect of the subject's life and history is analyzed to seek patterns and causes of behavior. Case studies can be used in many different fields, including psychology, medicine, education, anthropology, political science, and social work.

  11. Case Study

    The definitions of case study evolved over a period of time. Case study is defined as "a systematic inquiry into an event or a set of related events which aims to describe and explain the phenomenon of interest" (Bromley, 1990).Stoecker defined a case study as an "intensive research in which interpretations are given based on observable concrete interconnections between actual properties ...

  12. A Case for Case Studies in Social Work Research

    Case study research is a good fit with many forms of social work. practice. Although disparaged as uncontrolled and uninterpretable, the case study has great potential for building social work knowledge for assessment, intervention, and outcome. This article defines case study research, presents guidelines for evaluating case studies, and shows ...

  13. (PDF) Case Report and Case Study in Social Work

    Abstract. Scientific monograph Case Report and Case Study in Social Work is intended for broad scientific community and presents contextual approach to the issue. We have based it on the ...

  14. Case Study Method: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Researchers

    Case study reporting is as important as empirical material collection and interpretation. The quality of a case study does not only depend on the empirical material collection and analysis but also on its reporting (Denzin & Lincoln, 1998). A sound report structure, along with "story-like" writing is crucial to case study reporting.

  15. Writing a Field Report

    The purpose of a field report in the social sciences is to describe the deliberate observation of people, places, and/or events and to analyze what has been observed in order to identify and categorize common themes in relation to the research problem underpinning the study.

  16. 2024 Social Work Case Planning Guide

    This case work and case planning social work guide has been published to equip social workers to empower individuals and promote positive change through social casework. We will explore what is social case work, the models and theories of social case work, social work case studies, and real-life social work case examples, providing a ...

  17. (PDF) SOCIAL CASE STUDY REPORT

    The paper is a social development case study report of a student who has been relying his education on scholarship. Unfortunately, challenges had been haunting him ever since he was young ...

  18. Case Study

    A case study is a detailed study of a specific subject, such as a person, group, place, event, organisation, or phenomenon. Case studies are commonly used in social, educational, clinical, and business research. A case study research design usually involves qualitative methods, but quantitative methods are sometimes also used.

  19. Reading and Case Study Analysis for Social Work

    Instructions: Review lecture notes from Week 1 and all required readings for Week 1 and Week 2. Read the attached case study. Given what you have learned during our first class session and the Week 1 and 2 readings in a 4-5 page double-spaced (12 pt. font; 1" margins) written report, use the following headings to concisely answer these questions:

  20. How to Present a Case Study like a Pro (With Examples)

    To save you time and effort, I have curated a list of 5 versatile case study presentation templates, each designed for specific needs and audiences. Here are some best case study presentation examples that showcase effective strategies for engaging your audience and conveying complex information clearly. 1. Lab report case study template.

  21. Find Case Studies & Statistics

    Case Study: A method of evaluation by examining systematically many characteristics of one individual, group, family, or community usually over an extended period. Retrieved from: Barker, R. (2003). The Social Work Dictionary. Washington D.C.: National Association of Social Workers. Located in Reference at HV12 B37 2003. To find case studies in ...

  22. Social Case Study Report September 26, 2016 Identifying Information

    International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. Argel B . Masanda. This study investigated the children"s experiences of the familial stresses as a gauge of looking into their family dynamics. Primary emphasis was focused on the children"s psychological functioning in the context of their experienced stresses in their family.

  23. Writing a Case Study

    The purpose of a paper in the social sciences designed around a case study is to thoroughly investigate a subject of analysis in order to reveal a new understanding about the research problem and, in so doing, contributing new knowledge to what is already known from previous studies.

  24. The Deloitte Global 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey

    Download the 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Report. 5 MB PDF. To learn more about the mental health findings, read the Mental Health Deep Dive. The 13th edition of Deloitte's Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with nearly 23,000 respondents across 44 countries to track their experiences and expectations at work and in the world more broadly.

  25. Septicemia caused by Enterococcus coli in a pregnant woman after

    The objective of this case report is to discuss a case of septicemia caused by Escherichia coli following cervical cerclage. The study described a case of a 42-year-old female patient who visited the Ante-natal Clinic for a follow-up appointment during the 8th week of gestation.

  26. Uncommon Bilateral Idiopathic Facial Nerve Palsy (Bell's Palsy) in an

    Our case study explores Bell's palsy, a rare lower motor neuron facial nerve paralysis, particularly rare in newborns. While often idiopathic, it can stem from congenital or developmental factors. Unilateral facial paralysis is more prevalent, with Bell's palsy accounting for more than 50%, while bilateral facial paralysis is exceptionally ...

  27. Weekend Edition Sunday for May, 26 2024 : NPR

    by Ayesha Rascoe. 8 min. Searching for a song you heard between stories? We've retired music buttons on these pages. Learn more here. Browse archive or search npr.org. Hear the Weekend Edition ...

  28. Faricimab-Associated Retinal Vasculitis

    Purpose: To report a case of retinal vasculitis after intravitreal faricimab-svoa injection.Methods: A case and its management were reviewed.Results: A 77-year-old woman presented with a painless decrease in visual acuity (VA) to counting fingers after receiving an intravitreal faricimab-svoa injection for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.