This template provides the skeleton for an in-depth case study paper analyzing specific institutions, programs, events, or phenomena.
Author(s): [Author Name(s)] Affiliation(s): [Department, Institution] Date: [Date]
[Background and case significance: 1-2 sentences.] [Purpose: 1 sentence.] [Method and data sources: 1-2 sentences.] [Key findings from the case: 2-3 sentences.] [Lessons and transferability: 1 sentence.]
Keywords: [keyword1], [keyword2], [keyword3], [keyword4], [keyword5]
[Why study this case? What makes it significant or instructive?]
[Why this specific case? Intrinsic interest, typicality, or extreme/deviant case?]
[What theory informs the analysis?]
[What do we know from comparable cases?]
[Institutional/organizational/geographical context.]
[Who are the main players? What are their roles and interests?]
[Chronological narrative of key developments.]
| Period | Key Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| [Date] | [Event] | [Why it matters] |
[Documents, interviews, observations, archival data used.]
[How the data were analyzed. Coding strategy, analytical lens.]
[Detailed analysis with evidence from the case data.]
[Detailed analysis with evidence from the case data.]
[Detailed analysis with evidence from the case data.]
[How do the themes/findings relate to each other?]
[How does this case compare with prior research?]
[What does this case contribute to theory?]
[To what extent can lessons from this case apply elsewhere? (Note: case studies aim for transferability, not generalizability.)]
[Actionable recommendations for people in similar situations.]
[Policy implications from the case.]
[What further research does this case suggest?]
[Key takeaways and closing statement.]
[Standard AI disclosure statement.]
[Complete reference list.]