1. Cover Page
The cover page should give the title of the report, your name, and the date. This page is
not numbered. The following pages will be numbered starting with page number one.
The cover page should give the title of the report, your name, and the date. This page is
not numbered. The following pages will be numbered starting with page number one.
2. Main Body of Report
The main body of the case study report should include the conclusions and separated in a
the three-step analysis is discussed in a subsequent section below.
– Problem statement/Key issue: Start with a statement of the Identity Theft
issues or problems you have identified through your study. Concentrate on the
critical issues that were facing the individual or organization.
– Alternative strategies: You can now layout the alternative strategies that may
have been available to the individual or organization. Limit yourself to the
three or four best options. Explain why these options were viable; point out
the benefits you would have expected. Describe how each of the
implementations of each strategy could have affected the situation.
– Recommendation: Identify which one of the alternative strategies you would
have recommended to prevent the initial Identity Theft. Explain your
recommendation. This explanation should flow naturally from your earlier
discussion of alternatives.
Assume the reader and listener is already familiar with the Identity Theft situation as
described. You should, however, refer to specific data or facts when necessary to support
your analysis or conclusions. Your report should be clear, concise, and objective.
Differentiate between facts, opinions, and assumptions. Assess all evidence in the case
to determine its accuracy, reliability, and relevance. If different facts seem to conflict, try
to resolve the disagreements.
to determine its accuracy, reliability, and relevance. If different facts seem to conflict, try
to resolve the disagreements.
3. References:
Provide complete citations for any concepts or facts from sources other than your
textbooks, class lectures, and discussions.
4. Appendices (if any):
Tables, charts, diagrams, financial analyses, etc. to support your report. Be sure that any
appendices are referenced in the body of your report.
GRAMMAR, WRITING STYLE, AND EDITING
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as the overall appearance and readability of the
report, will also significantly influence your grade. Every written product or presentation
you turn out, now and in the future, will be judged on both its content and appearance. As
such it will reflect directly on you as a professional and will influence the effectiveness of
your presentation. Prepare your case assignments carefully and turn in a quality product.
Every report should be spell-checked, and then reviewed for errors that the program may
have missed. Make sure that you PROOF-READ YOUR REPORTS before submitting
them. Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors create a very bad impression and detract
from the impact of your report.
YOUR REPORT MUST ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WITH
RESPECT TO FORM:
1. REPORT
-The length of the report should be a minimum of four pages double-spaced
(not including references, appendices, or the cover page).
– Use only a 12-point font (preferably Helvetica, Times, or Times Roman).
– The entire report, including exhibits or appendices must be in black and on
standard white letter-size paper.
– Use 1-inch margins all around.
– You may use bold or underlined section headings.
– Number the pages: Include a running footer with sequential page
numbers. Do not number your cover page. The first page of the body of