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AEP 855 Educational Leadership

Research Plan

Case Study

Follow APA 6th Edition format for writing a case study response.

  • Double Spaced

  • 12 point Font, Times New Roman

  • Title Page

  • Running Header is optional

  • Provide an APA Level 1 heading for an introduction with Level 2 headings for each category as you describe/answer the criteria for each.  Level 2 and Level 3 headings are very important. They help guide the reader. Here is a great video to help you with APA formatting. VIDEO

 

Example of page 2. Page 1 is your title page.

Introduction to the Case (this is a level 1 heading)

You will write a short introduction here to describe what is coming next. A paragraph or two is sufficient. In this introduction, you basically give a short overview of your level 2 headings.

Category I: Problem Identification and Analysis (this is a level 2 heading)

    This is where you will give a brief overview of the section by stating the three level 3 headings/sections to follow.

          The problem. This is how you structure a Level 3 heading. Begin writing your problem here and continue using appropriate headings throughout your paper. Do not forget References at the end. They are on a separate page.