Introduction

Background

Provide context for the project.

Provide an overview of the project, including its origins, client, goals, and impact. Describe the leading company or individual, highlighting relevant qualifications and past successes. This section can include more depth and context for the reader.

Objectives

State the case study goals and objectives

• Objective 1
• Objective 2
• Objective 3

Problem

Outline what motivated the project

Share the primary problem, challenge, or opportunity that the project aimed to address. Clearly articulate the issue or need that motivated the project. The length of this section is based on the complexity of the problems addressed in the project.

Recommendations

Outline the solutions, strategies, or recommendations proposed to address the problem or achieve the project's objectives

• Recommendation 1
• Recommendation 2
• Recommendation 3

Impact of recommendation

Analysis

Research methods

Note the methods used to gather data for the case study

Many case studies use a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The level of detail in this section depends on the audience for the case study.

Approaches used

Outline the specific approaches or frameworks used

Framework could include theoretical models, industry standards, or best practices. Theoretical models help people understand the situation. Industry standards and best practices can help evaluate performance, gain insights, and identify areas to improve.

Relevant facts and information

Present key facts

In a few bullet points, present key facts, figures, and information that surfaced during analysis, such as: project specifications, timelines, budgets, or other quantitative data

Describe how those facts relate to the problem statement

Include specific sources and data points where possible

Summary of findings

Summarize the main findings or conclusions of the case study

This should be a more comprehensive summary, taking the whole project into consideration and incorporating key findings from the entire document. Use multiple paragraphs if necessary.

Implications of the study

Describe the impact of the completed study

Focus on real-world impact, concrete outcomes and how they addressed the project’s goals. Evaluate outcomes using both objective data and subjective feedback. Draw well-supported conclusions based on analysis and interpretation of relevant information.