Technical Report Writing

Introduction of a Report

• The introduction of an informal report should include background information, problem statement, objectives, and scope of the report.
• When writing the introduction of a technical report, it's recommended to start broadly and narrow down to the specific topic.

Result Section

• The purpose of the result section in a report is to present the findings without interpretation or explanation.

Interpretation and Comparison

• The interpretation and explanation of results should be done in the discussion section.
• The comparison with the work of others should be done in the discussion section of a report.

Presentation of Data

• When presenting data in a report, it's essential to avoid information overload and ensure clarity and simplicity.

Technical Report Introduction

• The introduction of a technical report should include a clear statement of the problem, objectives, scope, and significance of the study.
• The objective of a study in the context of a technical report is to clearly define the problem and questions to be answered.
• It's crucial to choose a title very carefully for a technical report as it provides the first impression and helps in referencing and indexing.
• When writing the introduction of a technical report, avoid using technical jargon and ambiguous terms.