摘要：Case studies represent an important form of scholarly output for educators of agribusinessmanagement. This article defines scholarship with respect to case writing.First, it explains how case studies are scholarship in the educational process. The pedagogicalfoundation of the case method is this method's effectiveness in developing the critical thinking skillsof students. This in turn enhances learning and advances scholarly understanding.Second, it examines criteria that are used to assess the quality of cases and their accompanyingteaching notes when being considered for journal publication. The standards of the International Foodand Agribusiness Management Review are used to illustrate these criteria. Only by reaching thesestandards of scholarship will teaching notes and cases be of the quality needed to ensure that their usein the case method will develop the scholarly capabilities expected of graduates in agribusinessmanagement. . 2002 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
