Hey Fellow Case Writers!

Welcome to our milestone 50th edition of the Case-spiration Newsletter! We've come a long way together, exploring the art and science of case writing, and today we're focusing on why AI is a case writers new “best friend”.

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Celebrating our 50th issue with a look at how AI is revolutionizing case writing

Why AI is a Case Writer's New Best Friend

Case writing is a time-intensive process – from identifying the right scenario to structuring teaching notes that align with learning objectives. AI tools are now making this process more accessible, efficient, and creative than ever before. Here's why incorporating AI into your case development workflow makes sense:

1. Speed without sacrificing quality: Generate first drafts in minutes rather than days

2. Overcome writer's block: Get suggestions when you're stuck on a particular section

3. Enhance creativity: Explore alternative scenarios and perspectives you might not have considered

4. Consistency: Maintain a consistent voice and structure throughout your case

Simple Ways to Use AI in Your Case Writing Process

1. Initial Brainstorming & Concept Development

Start by asking an AI assistant to help you brainstorm case ideas based on learning objectives. For example:

"I need a business ethics case that demonstrates stakeholder management for my undergraduate business course. Can you suggest 3-5 potential scenarios that would work well?"

2. Creating Realistic Characters and Scenarios

Once you have your concept, use AI to develop believable characters facing authentic challenges:

"Help me create a protagonist for my marketing case study. They should be a mid-level marketing manager at a consumer goods company facing challenges with a digital transformation initiative."

3. Drafting Dialogue and Narratives

AI excels at generating natural-sounding dialogue for your case characters:

"Write a conversation between the CEO and the sustainability director discussing the potential reputational risks of their new manufacturing process."

4. Developing Teaching Notes

Perhaps the most valuable application – use AI to help structure comprehensive teaching notes:

"Based on this case about supply chain disruption, help me outline teaching notes that include key questions, analysis frameworks, and possible student responses."

5. Creating Complementary Materials

Enhance your case with additional resources:

"Create a financial spreadsheet template that students can use to analyze the investment decision in this case."

Practical process for using AI

Case Study: Claude is Better than ChatGPT for Writing… so far.

Yes, you heard me correctly. In my research I have been amazed at the ability for Claude to generate text that is more inline with what I want to create.

• I have created more one to 3 prompt complete cases than with ChatGPT

• Claude does an exceptional job when given a detailed prompt (2-3k words)

• I prefer Claudes default formatting but that is not as relevant

• Claude costs the same as ChatGPT BUT you might hit the output limit quicker than with ChatGPT - So annoying.

The result? A compelling, well-structured case completed in hours rather than weeks, leaving her time to focus on classroom delivery and student engagement.

While AI can dramatically simplify your case writing process, remember:

• The human touch remains essential – your expertise, judgment, and knowledge of your students' needs cannot be replaced

• Fact-check all information – especially when using AI to generate data or industry information

• Maintain your voice – use AI as a collaborator, not a replacement for your unique perspective

• Consider ethical implications – be transparent with colleagues about how AI was used in your process

Looking Forward

As we celebrate our 50th issue, we're excited about how tools like AI are making case writing more accessible to educators across disciplines. The democratization of case creation means more diverse perspectives and scenarios for our students to learn from.

A tool that I use regularly is writinganalysis.ca to better understand the clarity and complexity of my writing. I developed this free tool to help the writer remove biases and clearly see what their writing is saying and requiring of their readers.

Other Resources and Books

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Wrapping it all Up!

If you are interested in trying out the Free Case Study Prompt Generator .. Click the image below.

Thank you for being a part of our community. Together, we're shaping the future of education, one case study at a time!

Warm regards,

Matthew