ABSTRACT
This final chapter contains an overview of how to prepare a case study report, in consideration of a number of relevant factors: the intended audience, purpose and focus, contents, organization, stylistic matters, voice and reflexivity, visual displays, ethics, appendices, and other practical considerations. In what follows, I make the assumption that the intended report is a stand-alone case study or multiple-case study, and is not embedded within a mixed-method design, in which the report would be organized somewhat differently and less emphasis would be placed on the cases themselves. Readers should also consult other helpful resources on how to write up case studies (e.g., Merriam, 1998; Stake, 1995; Yin, 2003a) and other qualitative research (e.g., Holliday, 2002; Silverman, 2000; Wolcott, 1990), or applied linguistic research more generally (Mackey & Gass, 2005); see also
the publication manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2001), which is widely used in applied linguistics (although the guidelines reflect a positivist psychological bent and reporting style). Finally, reading other recently published case studies in reputable journals, books, or dissertations is another excellent way of becoming familiar with currently acceptable writing practices and topics.
