Case Study guidelines:
1. Identify the important points of the article.Use your own words to identify the main
points in the article.
points in the article.
2. What did the researchers seek to find and what did they conclude? Do you agree or
disagree with their findings? Why?
disagree with their findings? Why?
3. Using a theory from the text, explain how your article illustrates an issue in
communication study (for example, “Interpersonal Theory” or “Social Penetration
Theory”). Do not use general topics such as “non-verbal communication” or “selfdisclosure”.
communication study (for example, “Interpersonal Theory” or “Social Penetration
Theory”). Do not use general topics such as “non-verbal communication” or “selfdisclosure”.
4. Do not use direct quotes, unless absolutely necessary. Paraphrase into your own words as
much as possible.
much as possible.
5. Utilize in-text citations and cite your article, using proper APA formatting only.
6. Case study analysis must be at least 4 pages in length double-spaced (not including cover
page or reference page), 12 size Times New Roman font, 1” margins.
page or reference page), 12 size Times New Roman font, 1” margins.
7. Include a cover page with your name, my name, class code and number (COM 115), and
the date. This page will not count in the total page count (4 pages).
the date. This page will not count in the total page count (4 pages).
8. Include a reference page, citing your article and the class text. This page will not count in
the total page count (4 pages).
the total page count (4 pages).