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How to Cite a Case Study in APA, MLA, or Chicago

When citing a case study, the format in MLA and APA is similar to that of a report, and in Chicago style, it is similar to that of a book. For all three citation styles, you will need the name of the author(s), the title of the case study, the year it was published, the publishing organization/publisher, and URL (if applicable). The templates and examples below will demonstrate how to cite a case study in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

Author Last Name, Author First Name.  Title of Case Study . Edition (if applicable), volume number (if applicable), Publisher, year of publication, URL without http:// or https:// (if applicable).

Hill, Linda A., et al. HCL Technologies (A). Rev. edition, Harvard Business School, 2008, www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=34784.

In-text Citation:

(Author Last Name(s) page #)

(Hill et al. 8)

Author Last Name, Author Initial. (Publication Year). Title of Case Study (Case # if applicable). Publishing Organization. URL

Hill, L., Khanna, T., & Stecker, E. (2008). HCL Technologies (A) (Case 408-004). Harvard Business School. https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=34784

(Author Last Name, Publication Year)

(Hill et al., 2008)

Notes-bibliography style

Author Last Name, First Name.  Title of the Case Study . Publishing City: Publishing Organization, Publication Year. URL.

Hill, Linda A., Tarun Khanna, and Emily Stecker. HCL Technologies (A).  Boston: Harvard Business School, 2008. https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=34784.

1. Author First Name Last Name, Title of the Case Study (Publishing City: Publishing Organization, Publication Year), URL.

1. Linda A. Hill, Tarun Khanna, and Emily Stecker, HCL Technologies (A) ( Boston: Harvard Business School, 2008), https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=34784.

Author-date style

Author Last Name, First Name. Publication Year. Title of the Case Study . Publishing City: Publishing Organization. URL.

Hill, Linda A., Tarun Khanna, and Emily Stecker. 2008. HCL Technologies (A).  Boston: Harvard Business School. https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=34784.

In-text citation: 

(Author Last Name Publication Date)

(Holl, Khanna, and Stecker 2008)

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Published February 4, 2021. Updated August 9, 2021.

To create a reference or citation for a case study, you will need to know basic information including the name of the author, title of the case study, journal or book title, and publication year.

The templates and examples below will show you how to cite a case study in MLA style, APA style, Chicago style, and Harvard referencing style.

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Citing a case study in MLA style

In-text citation template and example:

(Author Surname Page number)

(Rapp and Caramazza 373)

Works cited entry template and example:

Surname, First M. “Title of the Case Study.”  Name of Publication , Volume number, Issue number, Publication Day Month Year, Page number. Case study.

Rapp, Brenda, and Alfonso Caramazza. “Selective Difficulties with Spoken Nouns and Written Verbs: A Single Case Study.”  Journal of Neurolinguistics , vol. 15, no. 3, 2002, pp. 373–402. Case Study.

Citing a case study in APA style

(Author Surname, Year)

(Rapp & Caramazza, 2002)

Reference list entry template and example:

Surname, F. M. (Publication Year). Title of the case study [Case study].  Name of Publication , Volume(Issue), Page number.

Rapp, B., & Caramazza, A. (2002). Selective difficulties with spoken nouns and written verbs: A single case study [Case study].  Journal of Neurolinguistics,  15(3), 373–402.

Citing a case study in Chicago style, notes-bibliography

Footnote template and example:

Author Full Name, “Title of the Case Study,”

Name of Publication

Volume number, Issue number (Publication Month Day, Year): Page number.

Brenda Rapp and Alfonso Caramazza, “Selective Difficulties with Spoken Nouns and Written Verbs: A Single Case Study,”

Journal of Neurolinguistics

15, no. 3 (2002): 373.

Shortened Note

Author Surname, “Shortened Title of the Case Study,” Page number.

Rapp and Caramazza, “Selective Difficulties,” 402.

Bibliography entry template and example:

Author Surname, First M. “Title of the Case Study.”  Name of Publication  Volume number, Issue number (Publication Month Day, Year): Page number.

Rapp, Brenda, and Alfonso Caramazza. “Selective Difficulties with Spoken Nouns and Written Verbs: A Single Case Study.”  Journal of Neurolinguistics  15, no. 3 (2002): 373–402.

Citing a case study in Chicago style, author-date

(Author Surname Publication year)

(Rapp and Caramazza 2002)

Author Surname, First M. Publication year. “Title of the Case Study.”  Name of Publication  Volume number, Issue number: Page number.

Rapp, Brenda, and Alfonso Caramazza. 2002. “Selective Difficulties with Spoken Nouns and Written Verbs: A Single Case Study.”  Journal of Neurolinguistics  15, no. 3: 373–402.

How to cite a case study in Harvard referencing style

(Author Surname, Publication Year)

(Rapp and Caramazza, 2002)

Author Surname, F.M. (Publication Year) ‘Title of case study’,  Name of Journal , Volume(Issue), pp. #-#.

Rapp, B. and Caramazza, A. (2002) ‘Selective difficulties with spoken nouns and written verbs: A single case study’,  Journal of Neurolinguistics , 15(3-5), pp. 373–402.

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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS CITATION GUIDE:

• This guide reflects the most current version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7 , published October 2019). 
• The citation examples on this guide are for electronic sources only . For tips on print materials, see Purdue University's Online Writing Lab for APA guidelines .
• APA 7 no longer requires the use of "Retrieved from" in front of URLs or DOIs , unless the resource is unarchived. Citations for unarchived materials should include a retrieval date to indicate that the version of the work cited may be different than what was originally used. 

Basic format for a journal article in an electronic journal (or from a database) Author, A.A., & Author, B.B. (Year). Article title. Periodical Title, volume number (issue number), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy 

Notes about DOIs and URLs:

• If the article is assigned a DOI ( digital object indicator ), include it after the page numbers of the article.
• If the online scholarly article is published on a website and no DOI is assigned, indicate the URL of the website you retrieved the article from.
• If the online scholarly article is published in a database and no DOI is assigned, do not include a URL or any database information. 

Citation example: Hendrikx, A., & Castro, D. (2022). Netflix’s community relationship management: An analysis of its Facebook-USA page.  Journal of Media Business Studies ,  19 (2), 108–125. https://doi.org/10.1080/16522354.2021.1932396 Intext citation:  (Hendrikx & Castro, 2022 )

Webpage or Piece of Online Content

Formats With or Without an Author: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year, Month Date).  Title of page . Site Name. URL

Group or Organization Name. (Year, Month Date). Title of page . Site Name. URL

Citation Examples: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (2018, September 5). Using EDGAR to research investments. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  https://www.sec.gov/filings/edgar-guide Intext citation:  (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2018)

Federal Trade Commission. (2014, March 27).  FTC proposes changes to fuel rating rule [Press Release]. Federal Trade Commission.  http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2014/03/ftc-proposes-changes-fuel-rating-rule Intext citation:  (Federal Trade Commission, 2014)

Brown, A. (2014, March 3). Forbes billionaires: Full list of the richest Americans . Forbes.com.  http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2014/03/03/forbes-billionaires-full-list-of-the-richest-americans/ Intext citation: (Brown, 2014)

• If no date is given on the website, use [n.d.], which stands for "no date."

Basic Format: Author, A.A. (Year, Month Date). Title of article. Title of Publication . URL

Citation Example: Scheiber, N. (2023, August 16). From Detroit to Hollywood, New union leaders take a harder line. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/business/economy/union-leaders-teamsters-uaw-hollywood.html   Intext citation:  (Scheiber, 2023)

• If the business case is published in a journal, follow the guidelines for journal article citations.
• If the business case is published as a case document, include the publisher name and a DOI or URL.

Citation example for a case study published in an academic article or journal (such as in Harvard Business Review): Gino, F., Klesyk, A., & Hartman, M. (2013). Fighting a government threat. Harvard Business Review , 91 (3), 123-127.  Intext citation: ( Gino, Klesyk & Hartman, 2013)

Citation example for a case study published as a business case document (such as in Sage Business Cases): Kimball, D. C., (2016). Corporate social responsibility at Starbucks: 2016–2017 issues for discussion. In  Sage Business Cases . SAGE Publications, Ltd., https:// doi. org/10.4135/9781473972261 Intext citation: ( Kimball, 2016)

Blogs, Discussion Forums, & Newsgroups

Basic Format: Author, A.A. (Year, Month Date). Title of posted item. Publisher Name . URL

• If no author name, use screen name, if no screen name, use the title.
• Try to use a permanent link (aka permalink), if available.

Citation example of blog post : Ritholtz, B. (2010, October 20). Darwin's law of maladaptive corporate behavior (or, why bailouts are nearly always a terrible idea). The Big Picture . http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2010/10/darwins-corporate-survival Intext citation: (Ritholtz, 2010)

Citation example of blog comment: Cherub96. (2010, October 20). Re: Darwin's law of maladaptive corporate behavior (or, why bailouts are nearly always a terrible idea) [Blog Comment].  The Big Picture . http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2010/10/darwins-corporate-survival Intext citation: (Cherub96, 2010)

Basic Format: Host, A. (Host). (Year, Month Date). Title of episode (No. if provided). [Audio podcast episode]. In Name of Podcast . Publisher Name. URL

Citation Example of Podcast using the host's name: Beard, A. (Host). (2023, July 18). In defense of middle management (923). [Audio podcast episode]. In HBR IdeaCast . Harvard Business Review.  https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/07/in-defense-of-middle-management Intext citation:   (Beard, 2018)

Emails and Interviews

Personal Communications (e.g., interviews, emails): When personal communications such as interviews or emails are not recoverable by readers, they are not included in the references unless the instructor requires it. However, they must be cited intext.

Recorded Interviews (e.g., audio or video)   Citation Example: UW Bothell. (2014, March 20). UW Bothell Icons of Retail Conversation with Erik Nordstrom  [Video]. YouTube.  http://youtu.be/taAWMIRsEx4

Citation for an interview from a journal or magazine: Published interviews are cited according to the print or online journal format.

If you have questions:

• check with the UWB Writing and Communication Center
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Online Abstract

Basic Format: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Article title [Abstract].  Periodical Title, volume (issue), pages. 

NOTE: If you are unable to obtain the full article, instructors may allow use of information from an abstract; however, the citation must indicate the information came from an abstract. Include "[Abstract]" after the article or source name, as shown in the citation format example above. Information from abstracts should not be used for material being published.

Example Citation for an Abstract: Mehra, A., & Floyd, S.W. (1998, July-August). Product market heterogeneity, resource imitability and strategic group formation [Abstract].  Journal of Management, 24 (4), 511-512.  Intext Citation: (Mehra & Floyd, 1998)

Company, Industry, Market, and Financial Reports

Basic formats for company, industry, marketing, and financial reports:

Author, A.A., & Author, B.B. (Year, Month Date). Title of report. Publisher Name.   DOI or URL 

Name of Group. (Year, Month Date). Title of report. Publisher Name.   DOI or URL 

NOTES: For school assignments :

• When citing reports found in a database, list the DOI (if there is one) but do not list the URL. 
• When citing reports found on a free website (such as a company website), list the URL at the end of the citation.

Reporting the database name is not standard procedure for published articles and reports.

Company report

Citation examples: MarketLine. (2023).  Costco wholesale corporation MarketLine company profile. MarketLine.  Intext citation:  (MarketLine, 2023)

D&B Hoover's, Inc. (2009).  International Business Machines: company profile: Index.  D&B Hoover's. Intext citation: (D&B Hoover's, 2009)

Mergent. (2013). Nike, Inc. company details report . MergentOnline. Intext citation: (Mergent, 2013)

Industry reports

Citation Example: Kaczanowska, A. (2012, June).  IBISWorld industry report OD4302. Craft beer production in the US . IBISWorld.  Intext citation:   (Kaczanowska, 2012)

Market reports

Citation Example: Mintel. (2023). Cannabis retail: Positioning and marketing US, 2023 . Mintel Group Ltd.  Intext citation:   (Mintel, 2023)

Financial reports

When citing financial reports, following the report title, include any file name or number (if available) and any other identifying information needed to trace the report.

Citation Examples: General Electric Company. (2011).  United States Securities and Exchange Commission form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2010.  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40545/000119312511047479/d10k.htm   Intext citation:  (General Electric Company, 2011)

Texas Instruments. (2010).  2010 annual report to shareholders.  Texas Instruments.  http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/investor/ar10/index.html Intext citation:  (Texas Instruments, 2010)

For more in-depth details about citing SimplyAnalytics, including screenshots showing how to retrieve citation data, see the SimplyAnalytics user guide .

Basic format: Variable One With Year, Variable Two With Year, and Variable Three With Year. Data Source. SimplyAnalytics.

Citation example with one variable: Median Household Income 2020. US Census Bureau American Community Survey. Census 2009 Estimate. SimplyAnalytics. Intext citation: (Median Household Income, 2020)

Citation example with two variables: Make of Vehicle- Most Recently Acquired- Toyota 2019 and Gasoline Household Average 2020. SimmonsLOCAL and SimplyAnalytics Consumer Expenditure Estimates. SimplyAnalytics. Intext citation: (Make of Vehicle-Toyota 2019 and Gasoline Household Average 2020)

NOTE:  List all major variables used (i.e. income, automotive sales, etc). 

General formats for eBooks

Basic Formats: Author, A.A. (Year). Book title . Publisher Name. URL Author, A.A. (Year).  Book title [eBook edition]. Publisher Name. URL Author, A.A. (Year). Book title (N. Narrator, Narr). [Audiobook]. Publisher Name. URL 

NOTES: APA 7 does not require you to note that you have used an eBook if the content is the same as a physical book. As such, if the eBook is retrieved from a database, it is not always necessary to include the database URL in the citation. If an eBook is fond on the free Web, include a URL or DOI.

Citation Example: Kolb, R.W. (Ed.). (2008). Encyclopedia of business, ethics and society . SAGE Publications.  Intext citation: (Kolb, 2008)

eBooks on the free Web

Basic Format: Author, A.A. (Year). Book Title. Publisher Name.   DOI or URL

Citation Example: Weathington, B. L., Cunningham, C. J. L., & Pittenger, D. J. (2012). Understanding business research . John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118342978.  Intext citation: (Weathington, Cunningham, & Pittenger 2012)

eBook chapter

Citation Format: Author, A.A., & Author B.B. (Year). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pp.xxx-xxx). Publisher. .

Citation Example: Anicama, C. (2011). Business responsibilities and human rights in Latin America: Lessons and inspiration for the future. In K. Bhuman, L. Roseberry, & M. Morsing (Eds.), Corporate social and human rights responsibilities (pp.185-201). Palgrave Macmillan. Intext citation: (Anicama, 2011)

Example of Work Cited in Another Work

Boxall, P. & Purcell, J. (2008). Strategy and human resource management . Palgrave Macmillan. In Budhwar, P. S. & Bhatnagar, J. (Eds). (2009). The changing face of people management in India . (p. 162). Routledge.  Intext citation: (Boxall & Purcell, 2008)

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How to cite a case study in APA

If you don’t know how to cite a case study in APA, here is a general format to consider: 

Author. (Year). Case study title. Case study number. URL.

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Williams, N. (2019). Society. GFH No. 8-912-283. https://gfh.utah.edu/cases/

As you see, an APA citation case study is rather easy to reference.

How to cite a case study MLA

For those who wonder how to cite a case study MLA examples and tips below are very useful:

Last name, first name. Title. Edition, volume number, publisher, publication year, URL without HTTPS

MLA citation case study example:

Smith, Anna, et al. VR Technologies. Rev. edition, Utah Sociology School, 2015, www.vr.edu/faculty/pages/num=21042.

How to cite a case study in a Book

Here’s how to cite a case study in a book:  Author. (Year). Case study title. Case study number.

As you see, a book citation case study is very similar to the APA style.

How to cite a case study in ACS

ACS citation case study has the following format:

Last name, First name. Case study Title. Edition, volume number, publisher, publication year. Case study.

When learning how to cite a case study in ACS, don’t forget about punctuation and capital letters.

How to cite a case study in AMA

To understand how to cite a case study in AMA, you just need to look at the common template below:

• Last name, First name of the author. Title. Abbreviated Title. Year Month Day; volume and issue: pages.

The AMA citation case study is quite different from others, so you should bear the structure above in mind.

How to cite a case study in ASA

ASA citation case study format is very simple: Author. Publication Year. Title.

Here’s an example of how to cite a case study in ASA:

Jackson. 2008. Smith Co Ltd.

How to cite a case study in IEEE

Here’s how the IEEE citation case study format looks like:

Author’s last name, Case Study Title. City, State, Country: Publisher’s name, Month Day, Year.

An example of how to cite a case study in IEEE:

Leonard, Our response to global warming. New York, NY, USA: Printed Press, Sept. 14, 2015.

How to cite a case study in Harvard

Harvard citation case study format includes the following elements:

Author. Publication year. Title. Date viewed. URL in &lt;&gt;

Example of how to cite a case study in Harvard:

Willis. 2009. The Man I Have Become. Viewed 13 March 2010, &lt;http://willis.com/blog-post/the-man-I-have-become/&gt;

Requirements for this style change rather often, so not to miss a thing, you should get the latest updates from recent sources.

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How to Cite a Case Study: Different Styles

Published: November 20, 2023

Properly citing case studies plays a crucial role in academic writing for several reasons. Firstly, citing case studies demonstrates the credibility and reliability of your arguments and research. By referencing the original sources, you show that you have conducted thorough research and have used reputable and authoritative information to support your claims.

Secondly, citing case studies allows readers to further explore the topic and verify the information provided. It enables them to locate and read the full case study if they wish to delve deeper into the details and findings. This promotes transparency and fosters a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Finally, citing case studies acknowledges the contributions of the original authors and researchers. By giving proper credit, you adhere to ethical standards of academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. It also ensures that the individuals responsible for the case study receive recognition for their work.

In summary, citing case studies is essential in academic writing to enhance credibility, facilitate further exploration, and acknowledge the original authors’ contributions.

Basic Guidelines for Citing a Case Study

When citing a case study in your essay, it is important to follow some basic guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency. Here are the key guidelines to keep in mind:

• Identify the case study: Start by providing the full title of the case study, along with the names of the authors or researchers involved. Include any relevant publication information, such as the name of the journal or book in which the case study is published.
• Format the citation style: Depending on the citation style required by your academic institution or professor, format your case study citation accordingly. Common citation styles include APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. Each style has specific rules for formatting and referencing case studies, so familiarize yourself with the requirements of the chosen style.
• Include the case study publication date: In addition to the authors’ names and title, mention the date on which the case study was published. This provides important chronological context for your readers and allows them to assess the relevance and currency of the information presented.
• Provide a direct link or source: Whenever possible, include a direct link or source to the case study. This could be a URL to an online version of the case study, a DOI (Digital Object Identifier), or the volume and page numbers if it is published in a journal or book. This helps readers locate the case study easily and access it for further reading.

By adhering to these basic guidelines, you can ensure that your case study citations are accurate, consistent, and accessible for your readers. Remember to consult the specific guidelines of your chosen citation style to ensure complete adherence.

Citing a Case Study in APA Format

When citing a case study in APA format, follow these guidelines to accurately reference the source:

• Author(s) of the case study: Include the last name(s) and initials of the author(s) of the case study. If there are multiple authors, separate their names with commas and use an ampersand (&) before the last author’s name.
• Year of publication: Provide the year the case study was published in parentheses.
• Title of the case study: Use sentence case capitalization for the title. Only capitalize the first word and proper nouns.
• Source information: Depending on the source type, include additional details following the title. For example:
• If it is a journal article, include the journal name in italics, volume number(issue number), and page range.
• If it is a book chapter, include the book title in italics and the editors’ names.
• If it is an online source, provide the URL and the date of access.

Example APA citation for a case study:

• Single author: Author, A. (Year). Title of case study. Source information.
• Multiple authors: Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of case study. Source information.

Make sure to properly format the citation, including hanging indents, use of italics, and punctuation. Additionally, list all the case studies you cited in a separate references page at the end of your essay, following APA formatting guidelines.

Citing a Case Study in MLA Format

When citing a case study in MLA format, follow these guidelines to reference the source accurately:

• Authors of the case study: Include the author’s name(s) in the order they appear in the source, but inverted (last name, first name).
• Title of the case study: Use sentence case capitalization. Capitalize the first word, proper nouns, and any other words that would normally be capitalized. Italicize the title.
• Title of the source: Use italics to indicate the title of the source. This could be the name of the journal, book, or website.
• Publication information: Depending on the source type, include additional details following the source title. For example:
• If it is a journal article, include the name of the journal in italics, volume number (issue number), and page range.
• If it is a book chapter, include the book title in italics, the editors’ names, publisher, year of publication, and page range.
• If it is an online source, provide the name of the website in italics, the date of publication, the name of the publisher, the URL, and the date of access.

Example MLA citation for a case study:

• Single author: Author last name, First name. “Title of case study.” Title of source, Publication information.
• Multiple authors: Last name, First name and First name Last name. “Title of case study.” Title of source, Publication information.

Remember to properly format the citation, including hanging indents, use of italics, and punctuation. Additionally, list all the case studies you cited in a separate works cited page at the end of your essay, following MLA formatting guidelines.

Citing a Case Study in Chicago Style

When citing a case study in Chicago style, follow these guidelines to reference the source accurately:

• Title of the case study: Use sentence case capitalization. Capitalize the first word, proper nouns, and any other words that would normally be capitalized. Enclose the title in double quotation marks.

Example Chicago citation for a case study:

• Single author: Author last name, first name. “Title of case study.” In Title of source, publication information.
• Multiple authors: Last name, first name, and first name last name. “Title of case study.” In Title of source, publication information.

Remember to properly format the citation, including hanging indents and punctuation. Additionally, list all the case studies you cited in a separate bibliography page at the end of your essay, following Chicago formatting guidelines.

Citing a Case Study in Harvard Style

When citing a case study in Harvard style, follow these guidelines to accurately reference the source:

• Authors of the case study: Include the last name(s) and initials of the author(s) of the case study. Separate multiple authors’ names with commas and use an ampersand (&) before the last author’s name.
• Title of the case study: Use sentence case capitalization for the title. Capitalize the first word, proper nouns, and any other words that would normally be capitalized. Italicize the title.

Example Harvard citation for a case study:

Ensure the citation is properly formatted, including punctuation, use of italics, and indentation. Also, list all the case studies cited in a separate references list at the end of the essay, following Harvard formatting guidelines.

Online Databases for Finding Case Studies

Finding case studies for your essay is made easier with the availability of online databases. These databases compile various case studies from different disciplines, allowing you to access a wide range of relevant examples. Here are some online databases you can use to find case studies:

• Google Scholar : This widely-used search engine provides access to scholarly articles, including case studies. Use specific keywords to narrow down your search and include the phrase “cite a case study” to find articles that specifically discuss how to cite case studies.
• EBSCOhost : EBSCOhost is a popular online research platform that offers access to multiple databases such as Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. These databases contain numerous case studies across various fields.
• JSTOR : JSTOR is a digital library that provides access to academic journals, books, and primary sources. It covers diverse disciplines and includes a vast collection of case studies that can be useful for your research.
• ProQuest : ProQuest is another comprehensive research tool that offers access to a wide range of databases, including scholarly journals, newspapers, and dissertations. It houses a substantial collection of case studies covering multiple subject areas.

When searching in these databases, use keywords specific to your topic, such as the name of the industry or concept you are focusing on. Additionally, if you find a relevant case study, make sure to cite it correctly using the appropriate citation style.

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MLA Citation Guide (MLA 9th Edition): Case Studies

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Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. "Title of Case Study." Case Study Number (if given), Publisher, Year of Publication.  Database Name . Case Study.

Havard, Cody T. " Basketball at the Most Magical Place on Earth: A Case Study of the NBA’s Season Conclusion at Walt Disney World Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic." SAGE, 2021.  SAGE Business Cases . Case Study.   

  According to APA, case studies do not have their own citation style or process, instead, cite as an article. 

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How to Cite a Case Study in APA: Basic Guidelines with Samples

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Researchers in business-related fields employ the American Psychological Association (APA) style for citation. Basically, by considering learning how to cite a case study in APA, students need to consider such a type of source for their academic research. In turn, this guide explains the standard in-text citation and reference list formats for such papers acquired from the Harvard Business Review magazine. Also, the guide demonstrates the use of copyright attribution and content footnotes for case study sources.

Standard Structure on How to Cite a Case Study

Apa in-text citation sample:.

Parenthetical citation: (Jones, 2010, p. 12)

Narrative citation: Jones (2010) argues . . . proper efforts (p. 12).

APA Reference List Entry Example:

• Authors follow citation rules for magazines because it is the source that contains the case study.
• The uniform resource locator (URL) or digital object identifier (DOI) are optional elements that are dependent on the medium of a case study text.

General Format:

Author, D. D. (Year, month date). Title of the case study. Title of the Magazine, Volume (Issue number), Page numbers. DOI or URL

Jones, G. H. (2010, March 19). Building an economy for generations. Harvard Business Review, 3 (12), 32-37. https://hbr.org/case/hbs_22345

Citing a Case Study in APA With Footnotes

• APA encourages the use of footnotes for copyright attribution for quotations or tables.
• Sometimes, authors may employ footnotes to provide supplemental information that clarifies or strengthens a particular element of their argument.

In-Text Appearance:

First footnote: Shared control over the business eliminates leadership issues. 1

Subsequent reference to the footnote: Change management is critical during transitions (see Footnote 1).

Footnote Structure:

Content Footnote :

1 The researchers used Rawld’s test to validate the findings.

Copyright Attribution :

1 Adapted from “Building an Economy for Generations,” by G. H. Jones, 19 March 2010, Harvard Business Review, 3 (12), p. 34 (https://hbr.org/case/hbs_22345).

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