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Writing a case study

Writing a case study means running a small piece of research yourself: asking a real question, interviewing and observing a participant, and turning your notes into a report that others can trust and build on.

In this topic

  • The assignment: a study of language use
  • Choosing a research question
  • Worked example: sharpening a research question
  • Background reading and interview questions
  • Observing in the field
  • Organising the report
  • Worked example: a body paragraph for one criterion
  • Visuals that earn their place
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Peer review and sharing
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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