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Chapter Eight discusses the importance of research reports as formal statements detailing the research process and findings. It outlines the characteristics of an ideal report, types of reports, qualities of a good report, and essential elements that should be included in a research report. The chapter emphasizes clarity, organization, and the use of visual aids to enhance understanding and presentation.

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Chapter Eight discusses the importance of research reports as formal statements detailing the research process and findings. It outlines the characteristics of an ideal report, types of reports, qualities of a good report, and essential elements that should be included in a research report. The chapter emphasizes clarity, organization, and the use of visual aids to enhance understanding and presentation.

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CHAPTER EIGHT

INTERPRETATION AND
REPORTING THE
RESEARCH RESULT
A research report is a detailed description of what
has been done and how it has been done with respect
to a particular area or topic. The purpose of the
written report is to present the results of your
research, but more importantly to provide a
persuasive/convincing argument to readers of what
you have found. It is the end product of a research
activity. It is highly skilled work it is the final stage
of the research work.
A research report is the formal statement of the
research process and its results. It is the end product of a
research activity, it narrates the problems studied,
methods used for studying and the findings and
conclusions of the study. The purpose of research report is
to informs the world what you have done, what you have
discovered and what conclusions you have drawn from
your findings . The report should be written in an
academic style . Language should be formal and not
journalistic
• Characteristics of the Report:
An ideal report must have following characteristics-
An ideal report should be Clear, concise, accurate
and well organized with clear section headings.
Formatting, revising and proof reading are important
process for good report writing.
Easy for the audience to understand.
Presentation is a key element in successful report
writing.
 All reports should have an executive
summary that presents the essential elements of
the report from the introduction through to the
outcomes and recommendations.

 Reports should be visually appealing and


easy to read. Diagrams, figures, charts, tables
and graphs can all add interest to a report.
Types of Report
a) Technical Report- is used in industry to
communicate technical information. These reports help
businesses make decisions, for example, in selecting and
purchasing equipment, or finding solutions to technical
problems. Engineering and applied sciences subjects often
set assignment tasks that require technical report writing.
E.g. solve a design problem; investigate and evaluate the
solutions to an environmental problem; develop a program
or an information management plan for a specific issue or
company.
b) Business reports- are practical
learning tasks where you apply the theories
you have been studying to real world (or
realistic) situations. Reporting financial
information, marketing and management
strategies and issues to others is an
important component of business studies.
a) Abstract or Executive Summary - An abstract

is a brief summary of a research article, thesis review,


conference proceeding . The whole traditional report
Divisions : objective, method, discussion, Conclusions
in a concise paragraph of about 200 300 words . It
emphasizes the objective and the analysis of the
results in a precise and Specific summary. It is
submitted before submitting full article or thesis.
.
b) Interim report- In research, the research timing is
long; an interim report is often compiled to analyze how
the research work is proceeding, before its final
completion.
c) Research article- this is designed for publication in a
professional journal. A research article must be clearly
written in concise and lucid/clear language. It must be
logically organized progressing from statement of
problem and the purpose of the study, through analysis
and evidence, to the conclusions and implications.
Qualities of a Good Report
 Clarity
 Continuity
 Consistency
 Readability
 Interest and attractive
 Avoiding personal opinion
 Concentrate on Central Ideas
 Proper Reference
Elements of Research Report

Different research Organizations or

Universities have established their own

format to write any research papers, but all

formats are somewhat similar to the

following outline which comprises:


1. PRELIMINARY PAGES
• Title Page
• Researcher’s Declaration
• Approval Sheet
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• List of Abbreviations (Acronyms)
• List of Tables
• List of Figures/Charts
• List of Appendices/Appendixes
• Abstract
1. Main body
Chapter 1
Introduction
 Background of the study
 Statement of the problem
 Objectives of the research
 Research question/Hypothesis
 Scope
 Limitation
 Operational definitions
Chapter two
 Related Literatures
Chapter Three
 Methodology and Data Base
Type of research/Method of Study Sources of
data Primary Data and Secondary data
Tools/instruments for Data Collection-
•Interview Schedule •Observation
•Questionnaire • Focus Group Discussion etc.
 Technique used for data collection- Sampling
or census
– Specify the sampling method e.g. Random sampling
– Determine the sample size
– Select the final sample
 Method adopted for the analysis of the Data-
descriptive or inferential
– Tools for the analysis- Mathematical and Statistical
 Chapter format of Presentation of the Study
• Chapter -4 Analysis and interpretation/Results of
The Work/Discussion

– Chapters based on the objectives of the Study

– Use of Tables/Graphs/Diagrams for effective


representation - Title, Source etc

– Presentation style – Simple & Clear Style with the


help of application Mathematical & Statistical Tools.
• Chapter-5 Summary of Findings, Conclusion
and Recommendations:
Summary of Findings- numbering each of the
finding
Conclusions- should be given so as to justify the
objectives of the study.
Possible solution for the problems investigated by
the researcher should be recommended ; and
Recommendations/Suggestions for further study.
2. References: All the materials used as a
reference must be enumerated
alphabetically.

3. Appendices:

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