Summary of "Task1: Preparing Case Study"

This video provides detailed instructions and guidance on how to prepare a case study article related to a given topic from the "Money Matters" talk series, specifically focusing on enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs in Malaysia. The instructor explains the task, methodology for researching articles, extracting key points, and compiling group work for submission.

Main Ideas and Concepts

Task Overview:
- Each student is assigned a specific topic related to the main theme.
- Each student must find one relevant academic article on their assigned topic.
- Extract key points from the article.
- Collaborate with group members to combine findings into a new case study article.
- Submit the combined article as Task 2.
How to Find Articles:
- Use Google Scholar (not general Google) for searching academic articles.
- Avoid case law or legal documents; select articles only.
- Use keywords related to your assigned subtopic (e.g., "government back loan and guarantees").
- Prefer recent articles published between 2014 and 2023 to ensure relevance.
- Choose articles available in PDF format for easy access and download.
- Avoid non-academic sources such as company websites, general information pages, or opinion pieces.
Extracting Key Points:
- Download and open the selected article.
- Use the search function (Ctrl + Shift + F) within the PDF to find keywords related to your topic.
- Focus on sections like literature review rather than methodology or descriptive data.
- Identify:
  - Problems related to the topic (e.g., lack of government back loans as a barrier).
  - Solutions proposed in the article (e.g., government soft loans, subsidized interest rates).
- Collect multiple points (problems and solutions) relevant to your topic.
Documenting Your Work:
- Prepare a Microsoft Word document.
- Title the document clearly with your topic in uppercase and centered.
- List the key points extracted from the article.
- Highlight or color-code references for clarity.
- Copy and cite references properly using APA style.
- Cite both the article authors and the original paper owners.
- Use Google Scholar’s citation tool to get accurate APA references.
Group Collaboration:
- After individual research, combine all members’ findings into one group document.
- The group will later learn how to rephrase and write the combined case study article in class.
Important Reminders:
- Always use Google Scholar for academic articles.
- Avoid general internet searches that lead to non-academic or opinion-based sources.
- Ensure articles are recent and credible.
- Properly cite all sources to avoid plagiarism.
- Prepare and submit findings before the next class where writing techniques will be taught.

Methodology / Step-by-Step Instructions

Receive your assigned topic related to enhancing SME competitiveness.
Search for an academic article using Google Scholar:
- Enter keywords related to your topic.
- Filter results to show articles (exclude case law).
- Choose articles published between 2014 and 2023.
- Prefer articles available as PDFs.
Download and open the article.
Search within the article for keywords related to your topic using the PDF search function.
Read relevant sections (especially literature review) to find:
- Problems related to the topic.
- Solutions or recommendations provided.
Document the key points in a Word file:
- Title the document with your topic.
- List problems and solutions clearly.
- Highlight or mark references.
Collect and format references:
- Cite authors of statements.
- Cite the original article authors.
- Use Google Scholar citation tool for APA format.
Combine your findings with your group members’ articles to prepare a comprehensive case study.
Submit your compiled work before the next class.
Attend the next class to learn rewriting and rephrasing techniques for the case study.

Speakers / Sources Featured

Primary Speaker: The instructor/lecturer explaining the task and methodology (name not mentioned).
Referenced Authors in Example Article:
- Griman Pon and Nich (2015)
- Beton (2019)
- Nikos (2020)
- Mark Rolling and Andre Jolle (owners of the example article from the UK and Republic of Czech)