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Characteristics of a good case study
Real
real-world situations / real problems / based on real events / realistic, complex, and
contextually rich situations / contemporary / recent / tells a real story
Focused on students
engages students / student centered / students make choices / active learning
Link between theory and practice
application of concepts in practice / bridges the gap between theory and practice / make
choices about what theory to apply / highlight connections between academic topics and
real-world situations / connects the academy and the workplace
Ambiguous
complex and ambiguous / present unresolved issues, situations, or questions / ”art of
managing uncertainty” / without a detailed script / coping with ambiguities