1. Introduction to Lower Division Core (LDC) Cases

2. Some distinctions… Team Exercises 1 & 2 COBAE Options Presentations
Ethics Cases
LDC Core Cases
Coaching Sessions
Presentation Day

3. LDC Cases: Overview The task The details
Most weeks: A consulting report
One week: A presentation to your client
The details
Cases Details: found in your text
Client questions: found on the class web-site

4. The procedure Coaching Days Presentation Days
Workplan due (one per group)
Be ready with questions
Presentation Days
Someone presents
Professor Presents Case 1
Student Groups present Cases 2-5
Non-presenting Groups turn in Consulting Report

5. Workplans
Workplan template
Sample

6. Written cases: Advice Follow the premise of the case
Don’t answer questions in order
Think about what’s important to the client

7. Written Cases: Format May be single spaced, line between paragraphs
Transmittal Memo
May be single spaced, line between paragraphs
Include everyone’s name, the group number, an date/time of class meeting
Executive Summary
Double spaced, about a page in length
Body
About 10 pages, not counting appendices
Double spaced

8. Written Cases: Format Continued…
References
Follow a standard format
Appendices
Label Clearly for easy reference in the text
May be single spaced

9. Written Cases: Hints No Report Covers, just a staple or clip
Label all figures and tables
Technical material belongs in the appendix
Indent paragraphs

10. Written Cases: Grading
Grade is for the whole group (with some exceptions)
Content grade
Average of case content grades is 30% of course grade
Writing grade
Average of case writing grades is 15% of course grade

11. Presentations Grading
Individual Grades
Some group issues
10% of overall course grade
The presenting group does NOT have to turn in a written report that week.