Case Studies
The Sharing Universe
What is it?
Reporting that a project exists, what it is trying to do or what results have achieved.
Suggested Format One page document, magazine article, video/audio/ blog.
Promotional Case Study
Resource Implications One day interview and write-up
Getting the info Interviews, quotes, review documents, review results
What is it? Demonstrating new approaches that have led to improvement. Understanding what worked and how it can be shared with others
Suggested Format 3 page document, magazine article, video case study with interviews
Best Practice Case Study Resource Implications
Getting the info
1-2 days of interviews and two days write up; 1-2 days filming plus editing; Journalist to write an article
Interviews with people who implemented the approach and those it has been used with (eg a coach and their athletes)
What is it?
Suggested Format
Understanding what lessons have been learnt from running a project/programme
3-5 page document, accompanied by interview video/audio footage
Process Case Study Resource Implications Two days interviews and three days write up
Getting the info Interviews with people who planned, implemented and benefited from programme (eg: coach development manager, coach, participants)
What is it? Comprehensive evaluation focussing on the long-term effects of a programme (eg change of behaviour or lasting impact)
Suggested Format Research report; could be accompanied by interview video/audio footage
Impact
Case Study
Resource Implications
Long term, resource intensive
Getting the info Interviews with people who planned implemented and the programme; long term analysis of participants via survey / interview