18 Questions
What is NOT typically included in an academic proposal?
Summary
When is a feasibility report ordered by the Client?
After the acceptance of the project proposal
What follows the decision to proceed with a project after feasibility study?
Design Report
What is a key element in a design report?
Introduction
Who prepares a tender report?
Professionals
What is the purpose of the Conclusion and Recommendation section in a feasibility report?
To make a decision based on correct analysis
What is the correct order of main elements in a dissertation or thesis?
Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
Where is the abstract typically placed in a dissertation or thesis?
Before the introductory chapter
Which section is included in project proposals but not in dissertations or theses?
Executive Summary
In an academic proposal for a higher degree, when is it typically presented?
Before conducting the research
Which section of a project proposal includes facilities, personnel, and work plan?
Proposed Method of Work
What is included in a typical project proposal but not in a dissertation or thesis?
Cost Estimates
What are the main elements of an Environmental Audit Report?
Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion and Recommendations
Which document includes 'Plant or building description with as-built drawings' as one of its main elements?
Operation and Maintenance Manuals
What is included in the main elements of a Tender Report?
Introduction, Method of assessment and analysis, Systems operating procedure, Maintenance work and schedule
Which document includes 'Project Description' as one of its main elements?
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report
What is NOT a part of the main elements of the 'Summary of Main Elements'?
Conclusion and Recommendations
Which document does NOT include 'Systems operating procedure' as a main element?
Environmental Audit Report
Study Notes
Academic Proposals and Reports
- A feasibility report is ordered by the Client when they want to assess the practicality of a project.
- After a feasibility study, the next step is to prepare a design report.
- A key element in a design report is the project description.
Dissertation and Thesis
- The correct order of main elements in a dissertation or thesis is: Title Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, and Appendices.
- The abstract is typically placed after the Title Page in a dissertation or thesis.
- An academic proposal for a higher degree is typically presented at the beginning of the research project.
Project Proposals
- The section that includes facilities, personnel, and work plan is the Methodology section.
- A project proposal includes a section on Budget, which is not typically found in dissertations or theses.
- The main elements of a project proposal include Project Description, Background, Objectives, Methodology, Expected Outcomes, Budget, and Timeline.
Environmental Audit Report
- The main elements of an Environmental Audit Report include Audit Objectives, Audit Scope, Audit Methodology, Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations.
Tender Report
- A Tender Report is prepared by the Contractor.
- The main elements of a Tender Report include Company Profile, Project Description, Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, and Quality Control Plan.
Other Reports
- A document that includes 'Plant or building description with as-built drawings' as one of its main elements is a Design Report.
- A document that includes 'Project Description' as one of its main elements is a Project Proposal.
- A document that does NOT include 'Systems operating procedure' as a main element is a Feasibility Report.
- Budget is NOT a part of the main elements of an Environmental Audit Report.
Test your knowledge on the main elements of technical report writing based on the reference material 'Technical Report Writing' by Ogedengbe et al (2005). The quiz covers different types of reports, their elements, and discusses the elements of dissertations or thesis.
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