Recommendation: Time line – mile stones
The diagram below emphasises the time line structure of this case study. Depicted are the 6 phases of a case study, the hourly
estimates for each phase, as well as mile stones.
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The students receive all case study materials for their disposal. They are expected to familiarize themselves independently
prior to the mandatory introductory session (M1).
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Mile stone 1:
introductory session (mandatory)
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At the end of phase 1, the students will be informed of the important dates (mile stones) and ways of communication at a
mandatory session. This will give students a chance to discuss problems and have questions answered. Following this session
the students can start with the problem analysis and planning, according to their own time management.
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Mile stone 2:
interim presentation (mandatory session)
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Test phases have shown that a mandatory session to present their work sequence diagrams and discuss them with their tutors
is meaningful for students after phase 3 (planning). This also helps the tutor to follow students' thought processes more
easily. Following the ok by their tutor students can start with the execution, according to their own time management.
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Mile stone 3:
Final presentation (mandatory session)
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At the final presentation the students will present their work results in a 10 minute presentation to their fellow students
followed by a 5 minute discussion.
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End |
End of the case study.
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