Develop a complete business case for an idea. This may be a real example from your work environment or a fictional example from anywhere you choose. The basis for your business case is taken from the subject of your research paper. Identify business area, your role in the business and a general problem that you plan to address for your business case, as this is the time that you would have selected your topic for your research paper. The following are some of the key points to list in your business case: executive summary problem statement (issue) analysis of the situation solution project description data flow diagram budget and project timeline recommendations.