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Table 7 Example of a checklist for rating a case study proposal[8]
From: The case study approach
| Communication | Clarity: Does the proposal read well? |
| Integrity: Do its pieces fit together? | |
| Attractiveness: Does it pique the reader's interest? | |
| Content | The case: Is the case adequately defined? |
| The issues: Are major research questions identified? | |
| Data Resource: Are sufficient data sources identified? | |
| Method | Case Selection: Is the selection plan reasonable? |
| Data Gathering: Are data-gathering activities outlined? | |
| Validation: Is the need and opportunity for triangulation indicated? | |
| Practicality | Access: Are arrangements for start-up anticipated? |
| Confidentiality: Is there sensitivity to the protection of people? | |
| Cost: Are time and resource estimates reasonable? |
