Case Study Memorandum Format
To: Mrs. Karen Reaves
From: “your name”
Re: Case Study Analysis
Date: “the date”
Subject: Title of the case or your own renaming of the case
Issue: Brief summary of the article. Put only the salient points in your summary. Write cleanly, clearly, and concisely.
Concept: Delineate the MIS theory discussed or to which the case alludes. Define any concepts needed for the reader to fully understand the case and discussion. Do not mention the case here specifically - only theory, concepts, and definitions.
Discussion: Now, discuss the case. Bring out salient points as they relate to your learning in class and MIS concepts
Recommendations: Give your recommendations and opinions. Put yourself in a top management role
Notes:
When using this style, notice that the finished outcome will look like a memorandum – hence the name!
Do not use first or second personal pronouns
Do not begin sentences with and, but, or due to
Do check spelling and grammar
Do not exceed two pages
You may use bullets in the concepts section. Choose concepts that not only demonstrate the reality of the case, but your synthesis of your MIS learning
Remember: three C’s of writing