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This study aims to analyze the characteristics of procedural case studies, applied by Master students on Educational Sciences. Thus, we used a predominantly qualitative methodology, with interpretative guidance, but also integrating quantification. The analysis focused on 42 dissertations of university students, who, between 2010 and 2013, selected case study, in their Master research projects. The studies converge in a mixed research, qualitative and quantitative, descriptive and/or interpretative. The results show that the majority of students builds his case study looking for the "how" and "why" of the educational reality in context. However, not all cases are properly supported or connect theory and practice, especially with regard to the critical analysis of scientific production in the field, investigators detached focusing, use of control mechanisms, and further applicability and generalization of results.