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A Short Guide to Writing and Teaching Inclusive Cases

Developed by 2020-2021 Harvard Chan Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellow Sana Farooqui (MPH 2021), this guide provides suggestions for case writers and course instructors on writing and selecting cases featuring diverse protagonists and DEI topics, as…

Benefits of Case-Based Teaching

Watch a demonstration of Prof. Nancy Kane teaching public health with the case method. (Part 3 of 3, 3 minutes)

The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition: A Student's Guide

“If you’re like many people, you may find interpreting and writing about cases mystifying and time-consuming. In The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition, William Ellet presents a potent new approach for efficiently analyzing, discussing, and…

Teaching with Cases: A Practical Guide

“The class discussion inherent in case teaching is well known for stimulating the development of students’ critical thinking skills, yet instructors often need guidance on managing that class discussion to maximize learning. Teaching with…

Teaching Notes: Communicating the Teacher's Wisdom

“Provides guidance for the preparation of teaching notes. Sets forth the rationale for teaching notes, what they should contain and why, and how they can be prepared. Based on the experiences of Harvard Business School faculty.”

What makes a good case?

“Case writing is both art and science. There are few, if any, specific prescriptions or recipes, but there are key ingredients that appear to distinguish excellent cases from the run-of-the-mill. This technical note lists ten ingredients to look…