Case Reports

1. The written case report needs to contain the following sections: An introduction, a statement of the problem, background and review of the literature, procedures, findings, discussion of the implication of the findings, suggestions for future study, and a list of references. Any tables, charts, diagrams, figures, illustrations, blueprints, mathematical equations, concept maps of other pertinent aspects of the case, and so forth should be included in the Appendices after the references in this case report.

2. Two required items that must be included in the case report are hierarchical concept maps representing the items contained in your report, and vee diagrams of your phases of study. In addition, you will develop an overall concept map that depicts the organization of your Case Report, and a Vee diagram that represents your case resolution.

3. An itemized log.

Log

A log consisting of itemized entries that include:

1. The date, time, and location spent on each recorded item.

2. Names of persons consulted and/or interviewed.

3. Documents researched in the library or other repository.

4. A listing of the types of apparatus used for observations, (e.g., binoculars, backyard telescopes, automatic telescopes, etc.).

Supplementary Case Components

1. Transcriptions of interviews gathered from persons using audio or video tapes.

2. Models

3. A videotape portraying an event described in the case report.

4. Photographs

5. Poems, lyrics, musical renditions composed by you.

Portfolio Assessment

Two kinds of portfolio assessments will be conducted. One showing work in progress (e.g., drafts, revision, drawings, etc.), and a report portfolio with completed work.

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