2. REPORT WRITING
DEFINITION
Research report is a condensed form or a brief description
of the research work done by the researcher. It involves
several steps to present the report in the form of thesis or
dissertation.
3. Research report is divided into three parts
I. First Part (Formality Part):
I. Cover page
II. Certificate
III. Acknowledgement
IV. List of tables and figures used
V. List of Content
4. MAIN REPORT (CENTRAL
PART OF REPORT):
i. Statement of objectives
ii. Methodology and research design
iii. Sampling decisions
iv. Data collection methods
v. Analysis and interpretation (including tables, charts, figures, etc.)
vi. Findings
vii. recommendations
viii. Conclusions
5. III. APPENDIX (ADDITIONAL
DETAILS):
A copy of questionnaire
Detail of sampling and rate of response
Statement of expenses
Bibliography – list of books, magazines,
journals, and other reports
Any other relevant information
10. INTRODUCTION
The introduction should:
Briefly describe the context and background to the research
describe the change, problem or issue to be reported on
define the specific objectives and purpose of the report
indicate the overall answer to the problem explored in the report
outline the report's scope (the extent of the investigation, also
known as its terms of reference or brief)
11. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
This should help to put your research into a background context and
to explain its importance. Include only the books and articles which
relate directly to your topic. You need to be analytical and critical,
and not just describe the works that you have read.
12. METHODOLOGY
Methodology deals with the methods and principles used in an
activity, in this case research. In the methodology chapter, explain the
method/s you used for the research and why you thought they were
the appropriate ones.
15. CONCLUSION
Summarize briefly the main conclusions which you discussed under
“Results.”
The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you
have raised in your project, to synthesize your thoughts, to
demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader
to a new view of the subject. It is also your opportunity to make a
good final impression and to end on a positive note.
16. APPENDIX
If you have used questionnaires, it is usual to include a blank copy in
the appendix. You could include data or calculations, not given in the
body, that are necessary, or useful, to get the full benefit from your
report. There may be maps, drawings, photographs or plans that you
want to include. If you have used special equipment, you may include
information about it.
17. REFERENCES
List all the sources which you referred in the body of the report. You
may use the pattern prescribed by American Psychological
Association, or any other standard pattern recognized internationally.
