Engineering
Engineering can cover many disciplines, from electrical, chemical, software, and even mechanical. The type of case study will determine how it should be formatted.
Historical case study – You will organize a historical case study as follows:
1. Context
What is the case being investigated? Make sure you focus only on the facts.
2. Approach
When researching the topic, refer to ideas or theories, so you can justify your interpretations. Highlight prior recommendations and solutions.
3. Conclusion
Make sure you can answer the following questions. What has been achieved since the situation or event, and have all of the recommendations been implemented? Also, be able to answer what could happen in the future.
Problem-oriented case study - You will organize a problem-oriented case study as follows:
1. Describe the case. Present the main idea you are analyzing and what decisions have been made. Make sure you focus on the facts!
2. Explain your methods. Be able to identify any problems in the study, and explain how you plan to analyze the information.
3. Present the summary. Make sure you can explain what solutions are acceptable, and which are not.
4. Have an action plan. Your recommendations must be detailed. Your action plan should state who should take action, and when.
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