20 Questions
What is the purpose of including a section on the wider picture in a report?
To show awareness of the bigger context
What should be included in the references section of a report?
All literature referred to in the report
What is the purpose of the appendices in a report?
To provide additional information for the reader
What is a common reason why reports fail?
There is no logical structure
What is plagiarism according to the text?
Presenting someone else's ideas as one's own
Why is it important to find out the referencing system used by the organisation or university?
To ensure consistency throughout the report
What should be avoided in a report?
Too many grammatical and spelling mistakes
What is the purpose of including a questionnaire or interview schedule in a report?
To provide additional information for the reader
What is a consequence of not having a logical structure in a report?
The report is disorganised
Why is it important to avoid repetition in a report?
To avoid boring the reader
What is the main benefit of including the wider picture in a report?
To demonstrate awareness of the broader context
What should be included in the references section of a report?
All the literature referred to in the report
What is the purpose of including an appendix in a report?
To include additional information that supports the report
Why are assumptions that cannot be justified by evidence a problem in a report?
Because they lack supporting evidence
What is the consequence of including too many grammatical and spelling mistakes in a report?
The report will be less credible
What is the main problem with sentences and/or paragraphs that are too long or too obscure?
They are difficult to understand
Why is it a problem if it is obvious that ideas and sentences have been taken from other sources?
Because it is a sign of plagiarism
What is the purpose of including a summary and conclusions in a report?
To summarize the main findings and highlight the implications
Why is it important to avoid too much irrelevant information in a report?
Because it distracts from the main arguments
What is the main difference between presenting someone else's ideas or words as though they were your own, and properly citing sources?
The first is plagiarism, the second is not
Study Notes
Writing a Research Report
- A research report is a written document that communicates the purpose, scope, objectives, hypotheses, methodology, findings, limitations, and recommendations of a research project.
- The report presents the results of the research and provides a persuasive argument to readers of what has been found.
Guidelines for Writing a Research Report
- Be objective and use the present tense and active voice.
- Treat data confidentially and revise and rewrite the report.
- Use visual aids and make sure the report shows originality and attempts to solve some problems.
- The report should provide ready availability of the findings and be free from grammatical mistakes.
Report Format
- The report format consists of:
- Title Page: title of the report, name of the researcher, organization, and date of publication.
- Contents Page: lists the contents of the report with chapter or section headings and page numbers.
- List of Illustrations: titles and page numbers of graphs, tables, illustrations, charts, etc.
- Acknowledgements: acknowledges the help of research participants, tutors, employers, and/or funding body.
- Abstract/Summary: summary of the research, its purpose, methods, main findings, and conclusion.
- Introduction: background of research, related work, research problems, aims and objectives, and summary of research results and report structure.
- Methodology and Methods: description of and justification for the chosen methodology and research methods.
- Findings/Analysis: main findings, including tables, graphs, pie charts, and associated statistics (quantitative research) or descriptive findings (qualitative research).
- Conclusion: summary of findings and drawing conclusions.
- Recommendations: clear recommendations developed from the research.
- Further Research: suggestions for further research, including areas that need more exploration.
- References: list of literature referred to in the report.
- Appendices: additional information, such as questionnaires, interview schedules, or codes of ethics.
Common Reasons Why Reports Fail
- No logical structure.
- Ideas are not well thought out.
- Work is disorganized.
- Assumptions are made without justification by evidence.
- Grammatical and spelling mistakes.
- Sentences and/or paragraphs are too long or too obscure.
- Ideas and sentences are taken from other sources without proper citation.
- Too much repetition.
- Too much irrelevant information.
- Summary and conclusions are weak.
Avoiding Plagiarism
- Plagiarism is presenting someone else's ideas or words as though they were your own.
Writing a Research Report
- A research report is a written document that communicates the purpose, scope, objectives, hypotheses, methodology, findings, limitations, and recommendations of a research project.
- The report presents the results of the research and provides a persuasive argument to readers of what has been found.
Guidelines for Writing a Research Report
- Be objective and use the present tense and active voice.
- Treat data confidentially and revise and rewrite the report.
- Use visual aids and make sure the report shows originality and attempts to solve some problems.
- The report should provide ready availability of the findings and be free from grammatical mistakes.
Report Format
- The report format consists of:
- Title Page: title of the report, name of the researcher, organization, and date of publication.
- Contents Page: lists the contents of the report with chapter or section headings and page numbers.
- List of Illustrations: titles and page numbers of graphs, tables, illustrations, charts, etc.
- Acknowledgements: acknowledges the help of research participants, tutors, employers, and/or funding body.
- Abstract/Summary: summary of the research, its purpose, methods, main findings, and conclusion.
- Introduction: background of research, related work, research problems, aims and objectives, and summary of research results and report structure.
- Methodology and Methods: description of and justification for the chosen methodology and research methods.
- Findings/Analysis: main findings, including tables, graphs, pie charts, and associated statistics (quantitative research) or descriptive findings (qualitative research).
- Conclusion: summary of findings and drawing conclusions.
- Recommendations: clear recommendations developed from the research.
- Further Research: suggestions for further research, including areas that need more exploration.
- References: list of literature referred to in the report.
- Appendices: additional information, such as questionnaires, interview schedules, or codes of ethics.
Common Reasons Why Reports Fail
- No logical structure.
- Ideas are not well thought out.
- Work is disorganized.
- Assumptions are made without justification by evidence.
- Grammatical and spelling mistakes.
- Sentences and/or paragraphs are too long or too obscure.
- Ideas and sentences are taken from other sources without proper citation.
- Too much repetition.
- Too much irrelevant information.
- Summary and conclusions are weak.
Avoiding Plagiarism
- Plagiarism is presenting someone else's ideas or words as though they were your own.
Learn about the importance of writing a research report, including its purpose, scope, objectives, and more. Understand how to present your research findings effectively.
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