3.3 writing a research report

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A research report is the culmination of all theeffort, sweat and toiling that a research studentundergoes during actual research process. Oncethe research has been completed, a formalsubmission is required which takes place in theform of a research report. This is a documentthat reflects the potential of the researcher andshould contain all the information and facts in astandardized format that enables any casual

onlooker to get everything easily out of thereport. This document contains the title,abstract, introduction, experimental details,results, discussion, conclusions, and finallyreferences use by the researcher.


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Provides a framework for the work that can be conductedin the same or related areas

Is a one-way communication of the researchers study andanalysis

A knowledge base on the topic under study

Provides the necessary guidance for taking appropriate

actions. Authenticates the quality of the work carried out and

Establishes the strength of the findings obtained.


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While a research proposal is the beginning of aresearch, research report can be considered itsculmination

Research proposal is a serious document as theapproval of research topic and the researcherhinges upon its presentation and as such anystudent desirous of pursuing research.

Research report is also an important documentthat reflects the effort put in by the student andshould be prepared with sincerity and simplicity

in a prescribed format. While chosen subject and identified problem

are more important in a research proposal, theexperimental results and methodology assumesignificance in the case of research report


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Brief reports

- working papers/basic reports

- survey reports

Detailed reports

Technical reports

Business reports


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Preliminary Section

Title Page Letter of Authorization Executive Summary Acknowledgements Table of Contents

Background Section Problem Statement Study Introduction & Background Scope & Objectives of the Study Review of Literature

Methodology Section

Research Design Sampling Design Data Collection Data Analysis

Findings Section Results

Interpretation of Results

Conclusions Section

Conclusion & Recommendations Limitations of the Study

Appendices

Glossary of terms

Bibliography


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Title page

Letter of transmittal

Letter of authorization

Table of contents

Executive summary

Acknowledgements


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Problem definition

Study background

Review of literature

Study scope & objectives


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Research frame work or design

Sampling design

Data collection methodology

Data analysis

Study results & findings


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Interpretation of results

Conclusions & recommendations

Limitations of the study


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Appendices

Bibliography

Footnotes

Glossary of terms


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Clear report mandate

Clearly defined methodology

Clear presentation of findings

Representativeness of study findings


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Table title

Table identification number

Data arrays

Measurement units Space, lines and rulings

Assumptions details and comments

Data sources

Special mention

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