Upper-Intermediate ✍️ Writing · #89 of 98

Writing a Case Study

Describe context, problem, actions and results.

Examples

  • The company faced falling sales.

Key rules

  • A case study describes the context, the problem, the actions taken and the results
  • Use past tense for the events and present tense for general findings
  • Include specific figures where possible

Common mistakes

  • The company had problems. They did things. It was good. → The company faced a 15% fall in sales in 2024. It introduced a new pricing model, and revenue rose by 9% the following year.

Use cases

  • Business school assignments
  • Medical and legal case reports
  • Consulting reports
💡 Tip: Include what you would do differently, which shows critical thinking.
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