Preparing the Case Before you begin writing, follow these guidelines to help you prepare and understand the case study: Read and examine the case thoroughly . Take notes, highlight relevant facts, underline key problems. Focus your analysis Identify two to five key problems Why do they exist? How do they impact the organization? Who is responsible for them? Uncover possible solutions Review course readings, discussions, outside research, your experience. Select the best solution (add literature reviews - 2 to 3) Consider strong supporting evidence, pros, and cons: is this solution realistic