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What is the primary purpose of a recommendation report?
What is the primary purpose of a recommendation report?
- To offer a detailed technical specification
- To provide a summary of past events
- To solely describe a situation without suggesting solutions
- To report on various alternatives and recommend the best one (correct)
Which section is NOT typically included in the contents of a recommendation report?
Which section is NOT typically included in the contents of a recommendation report?
- Salaries and Compensation (correct)
- Point-by-point Comparisons
- Requirements
- Technical Background
What should be a primary consideration when organizing a report?
What should be a primary consideration when organizing a report?
- Ensuring the report is as lengthy as possible
- Following a standard template regardless of audience
- Including as much technical jargon as possible
- Building the report based on audience needs (correct)
In which section of a recommendation report would you expect to find the summary of findings?
In which section of a recommendation report would you expect to find the summary of findings?
Which note should be emphasized when writing reports?
Which note should be emphasized when writing reports?
What is a primary function of inspection and trip reports?
What is a primary function of inspection and trip reports?
Which section is NOT typically included in a laboratory and field report?
Which section is NOT typically included in a laboratory and field report?
In the context of specifications, what is one of its main purposes?
In the context of specifications, what is one of its main purposes?
What is one of the components included in the structure of inspection and trip reports?
What is one of the components included in the structure of inspection and trip reports?
Which statement about laboratory and field reports is true?
Which statement about laboratory and field reports is true?
Which part is included in the contents of an inspection and trip report?
Which part is included in the contents of an inspection and trip report?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of proposals?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of proposals?
What section follows the 'Method' in a laboratory report according to its structure?
What section follows the 'Method' in a laboratory report according to its structure?
What should be included in the specifications section of a report?
What should be included in the specifications section of a report?
What is the primary purpose of progress reports?
What is the primary purpose of progress reports?
Which of the following items is NOT typically found in a progress report?
Which of the following items is NOT typically found in a progress report?
What is the main function of instructions in a report?
What is the main function of instructions in a report?
What is a key component of the proposal's organization?
What is a key component of the proposal's organization?
In which order should specifications be presented for clarity?
In which order should specifications be presented for clarity?
What element of a progress report assesses the entire project?
What element of a progress report assesses the entire project?
Which section is NOT typically included in a proposal?
Which section is NOT typically included in a proposal?
Flashcards
Inspection and Trip Reports
Inspection and Trip Reports
A brief report that documents an inspection of a site, facility, or property. It can also summarize a business trip or describe an accident, including causes, effects, and prevention measures.
Laboratory and Field Reports
Laboratory and Field Reports
A report focused on an experiment, test, or survey. It presents data collected, explains the theory and method, and discusses conclusions and potential applications for further research.
Specifications
Specifications
A detailed document that outlines the specific requirements, standards, and characteristics for something, like a product, service, or project.
Proposals
Proposals
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Progress Reports
Progress Reports
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Instructions
Instructions
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Recommendation Reports
Recommendation Reports
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
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Project Proposal
Project Proposal
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What is a recommendation report?
What is a recommendation report?
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What's the key to a great report?
What's the key to a great report?
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How should the report be designed?
How should the report be designed?
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What does the 'Background' section cover?
What does the 'Background' section cover?
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What should you be careful about with 'Technical Background'?
What should you be careful about with 'Technical Background'?
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Study Notes
Scientific Research Lecture Notes
- The lecture was given by Dr. M ElBanna
- The course was ICHEP Fall 2024, at Ain Shams University
- The presentation covered common types of engineering reports.
Common Engineering Documents
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Inspection and Trip Reports
- Purpose: Document site, facility, or property inspections and summarize business trips.
- Additional Function: Report on accidents, details issues, causes, and effects. Explains prevention measures.
- Contents and Organization: Includes introduction, background, factual discussion, actions taken, and interpreted, evaluative, or advisory discussion.
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Laboratory and Field Reports
- Purpose: Report on experiments, tests, or surveys.
- Content and Organization:
- Introduction
- Background (Theory)
- Equipment
- Method/Procedure
- Observations/Data/Findings/Results
- Conclusions
- Implications and Further Research
- References
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Specifications
- Purpose: Provide detailed requirements for a new product or detailed descriptions of an existing product. Describe product design, function, operation and construction procedures.
- Contents and Organization:
- Use headings, lists, tables, graphics, and numbers to facilitate locating individual specifications.
- Techniques include: General description, part-by-part description, and general-to-specific order
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Proposals
- Purpose: Seek contracts, approvals, or funding for a project; function as a competitive bid to get hired, promote yourself and your organization. Promote project itself, showing why its needed.
- Content and Organization: Includes introduction, background, proposal statement, description of the work product, benefits/feasibility of the project, method/approach, qualifications/references, schedule and costs.
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Progress Reports
- Purpose: Summarize the project's progress, accomplishments, future tasks, resources used, and problems encountered.
- Content and Organization: Includes introduction, project description, progress summary, problems encountered, changes in requirements, and overall assessment of the project.
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Instructions
- Purpose: Explain how to perform tasks, use equipment, maintain equipment, and explain policies and procedures.
- Content and Organization: Includes Introduction, special notes (Note, Attention, Caution, Danger), Background, Equipment/Supplies, Structure of Instructions, Discussion of Steps, and References
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Recommendation Reports
- Purpose: Study a situation or problem, report on various alternatives/options, recommend the best one, and assess the feasibility of an idea.
- Content and Organization: Introduction, background on the situation, requirements, technical background, description, point-by-point comparisons, conclusions, recommendations, and references.
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