There are many subjects where anaylsing a case study is very important. It is not that difficult to read a case study and answer the questions for decent marks.

However…If you prefer to really do well in your exams in relation to case studies. Then you must read this:

After Speaking to College Professors and answering tons of Case Study questions in the past. The common theme seems to be much the same, no matter the subject the case study is in relation to.

When you see a Case study in an assignment or exam, there will be a series of questions relating directly to the text. You should read the case study, then read those questions. A great tip I got was to then re-read the case study.

You see… Your mind will sub-consciously be looking for the answers the second time you read the case study. Each question will generally be related to each main point of the text. So as a ‘general rule of thumb’ if there are 6 questions, there are more than likey to be six main points within the case study. So in your second reading, highlight the information directly related to each question.

The great thing about case studies is that the answers are staring you right in the face!

As mentioned earlier if you want to score top marks for case study questions, one thing must be understood. The point of a case study is not to just list facts, it is to marry these facts with your knowledge of the subject and voice an opinion.

And REMEMBER - Read the question carefully, students seem to do poorly in case study analysis because they don’t answer exactly what is being asked.