SIGNIFICANCE OF REPORT WRITING

SIGNIFICANCE OF REPORT WRITING

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A report is a clearly structured document in which the researcher identifies and examines issues, events, or findings of a research. Contains findings, analyses of  findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations sometimes.

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A major component of the research study. Research is incomplete without report. Very essential to communicate valuable research informationfindings made known to others. General opinion is in favour of  treating the presentation as an important part of research writing.

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Writing of report is the last step in research study. It requires a separate set of skills to write reports. May seek the assistance and guidance of experts for the purpose. Written reports give scope for future references.

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 To highlight important details regarding the research process. It gives the readers certain insights about the research and its background. Improves interpretation skills.

MINDWRITER COMPLETECARE DECEMBER RESULTS INTRODUCTION: This report is based on the December data collected from the MindWriter CompleteCare Survey. The survey asks customers about their satisfaction with the CompleteCare repair and service system. Its secondary purpose is to identify monthly improvement targets for management. This findings are organised into the following sections: (1) an executive summary, (2) the methods used, (3) service improvement grid, (4) detailed findings for each question (5) patterns in the open ended questions.

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Research report components Ø Prefatory

information Ø Introduction Ø Methodology Ø Findings Ø Conclusions Ø Appendices Ø Bibliography

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Sample design Research design Data collection Data analysis limitations

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Longest section of the report. Quantitative data can be presented in the form of  charts, graphics and tables.

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Findings state facts; conclusions represent inferences drawn from the findings. Conclusions may be presented in a tabular form for easy reading and reference.

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Applied research Basic or pure research

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Complex tables Statistical tests Supporting documents Copies of forms Questionnaires Detailed description of the methodology Instructions to field workers Other evidences

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A bibliography documents the sources used by the writer. Long reports, particularly technical ones, require a bibliography.