Attention Case Writers and Prospective Case Writers

Sixth Annual International Casewriters' Workshop & Novice Casewriters' Colloquim

Designed to assist novice and experienced case writers to write, improve and publish their cases, WACRA'97 in Edinburgh will feature the Sixth International WACRA Casewriters' workshop and Novice Casewriters' Colloquium. Case writers - and prospective case writers are invited to participate and to submit cases and/or contribute to the interactive sessions in Warsaw.

Novice Casewriters' Colloquium: Cases, including teaching notes (TN) are submitted to the Colloquium Director for a double blind peer review for acceptance. Accepted cases are sent in advance to a panel of expert case writers, case book authors, and all other participants who signed up for the colloquium. Each case is discussed by the panel and other participants. You will see the case editing and improvement process developed and you will assist in perfecting the refereed cases presented. The format is interactive and lively; everyones contribution is welcome and solicited, regardless of previous experience. This year Cases are solicited from all business discipline, education, social work and other disciplines which use case discussion.

Casewriters' Workshop: This pre-conference activity is primarily for casewriters with some research experience; this workshop follows a format similar to the colloquium, except that other casewriters whose cases are being presented are the expert panel.

Submission: Submit four copies of your case by January 16, 1997. Include (at least) the rudiments of a TN. Submission implies that at least one author will attend the meeting and present the case. To facilitate the double blind review the authors' names should appear on a cover page only. From outside the U.S.A. please use airmail. Your letter of transmission should state whether the case is intended for the workshop or the colloquium.

Requirements: Cases which still need improvement are solicited. Cases should describe real organizations and may be disguised. The author's analysis belong in the TN which provides users with a brief case description, suggested course application, teaching objectives, teaching questions and answers. A discussion section is helpful and may include an extended analysis. Case outcomes may also be included. To obtain an information packet for case writers, submission uidelines and copies of the cases selected for the colloquium or other details please contact:

Dr. James W. Camerius, WACRA Case Colloquium Director
Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue
MARQUETTE, MI 49855-5353 U.S.A.

Tel.:+906-227-1245; FAX:+906-227-2930 Internet: jcameriu@nmu.edu