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What is the primary purpose of the Introduction section in a research report?
What is the primary purpose of the Introduction section in a research report?
What is the main function of the Results section in a research report?
What is the main function of the Results section in a research report?
What is the purpose of the Review of Related Literature (RRL) in a research report?
What is the purpose of the Review of Related Literature (RRL) in a research report?
What should be included in the Methods section of a research report?
What should be included in the Methods section of a research report?
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What is the main function of the Discussion section in a research report?
What is the main function of the Discussion section in a research report?
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What is the primary purpose of a research report?
What is the primary purpose of a research report?
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What is the significance of the title of a research report?
What is the significance of the title of a research report?
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What is the purpose of the abstract in a research report?
What is the purpose of the abstract in a research report?
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What is the stage of the research process that involves writing a research proposal?
What is the stage of the research process that involves writing a research proposal?
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What is the IMRaD format used for in a research report?
What is the IMRaD format used for in a research report?
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Study Notes
Research Report Overview
- A research report is a document that presents research work in a systematic, coherent, and methodological manner.
- The aim of a research report is to clearly and concisely communicate the purpose and results of research to the reader.
Introduction
- Provides the purpose and importance of the report
- Gives background information on the research topic
- Includes a review of related literature (RRL)
- Describes the problem or situation, current state of research, and the gap or problem in the field
- Explains how the present research addresses the problem or gap
Methods
- Describes how the study was conducted
- Includes information on the method used, instrument, population, sampling technique, and procedure
- Provides details on data gathering and collection
Results
- Presents the findings of the study
- Directly answers the research question posed in the introduction
- Contains only the findings, without interpretation
- Includes labeled and numbered tables and figures
Discussion
- Summarizes and discusses the main findings
- Relates the results to other research studies
- Shows the implications of the results, with evidence
- Discusses the limitations of the study
IMRaD Format
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
Stages of Research Process
- Research
- Research Proposal
- Research Report
- Research Project
Sample Outline
- Title of Research Report
- Abstract
- I. Introduction
- II. Methods
- III. Results
- IV. Discussion
Title and Abstract
- The title should be brief, specific, and informative
- The title indicates the nature and scope of the report
- The abstract provides a brief overview of the entire paper, including the purpose, methods, results, and implications.
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Test your understanding of research reports, including their definition, aim, and purpose in presenting research work in a clear and concise manner. This quiz will help you evaluate your knowledge of research reports as a reliable source of information about a conducted research.
