A complete guide to research scholars who want to publish their research report.
Frequently Asked Questions About Research Report Writing
What is a Research Report?
A research report is the final product of a research activity, serving as a means for communicating research experiences to others. It's a factual and systematic account of a research activity, narrating the problem studied, methods used, findings, and conclusions.
When should a Research Report be Written?
A research report should be written after data collection, analysis of data, and drawing inferences.
Why are Research Reports Important?
Reports are vital for communicating analytical information and consequential inferences to consumers of research results.
For whom are Research Reports Intended?
Research reports can be intended for an individual, a group, or public/private organizations.
What points should be remembered before preparing a Research Report?
Consider the potential audience, their technical background, and their knowledge of the research situation. Researchers should make special efforts to communicate clearly and fully.
What are some Types of Reports?
Types of reports include:
- Business firms - Letter form
- Banks, insurance organizations - Balance-sheet type
- Mathematicians - Algebraic notations
- Chemists - Symbols and formulae
- Clinical psychologists - Case-history form
- Governmental bureaus - Very comprehensive
- By students - Ph.D. theses/dissertations
- News items
- Book reviews
- Technical report
- Popular report
- An article
- A monograph
- Oral Presentation
What is Interpretation in Research?
Interpretation refers to drawing inferences from collected facts after an analytical or experimental study. It involves establishing continuity in research through linking results and creating explanatory concepts.
Why is Interpretation Important in Research?
The usefulness and utility of research findings lie in proper interpretation. Interpretation allows researchers to understand the abstract principles that work beneath their findings and serve as a guide for future research studies.
What are the Techniques of Interpretation?
Researchers must give reasonable explanations for the relations they find. Extraneous information collected must be considered. Consulting someone with insight into the study who is frank and honest is recommended. Consider all relevant factors and avoid hurrying the interpretation.
What Precautions should be taken in Interpretation?
Ensure that the data are appropriate, trustworthy, and adequate for drawing inferences. Be cautious about errors arising due to false generalization. Take precautions concerning the reliability of data, computational checks, validation, and comparison of results. Broad generalizations should be avoided, and there should be constant interaction between initial hypotheses, empirical observations, and theoretical conceptions.
What is the Significance of Report Writing?
A research task remains incomplete until the report has been presented. Results and findings have no value unless communicated.
What are the Steps in Report Writing?
The steps in report writing include:
- Logical analysis of the subject matter
- Preparation of the final outline
- Preparation of the rough draft
- Rewriting and polishing the rough draft
- Preparation of the final Bibliography
- Writing the final draft
What is Involved in the Logical Analysis of the Subject Matter?
The subject matter is analysed using either Logic or Chronology.
- Mentally connects associated data and information, and
- Lists important events or elements in order of their occurence.
What are some of the Preliminary Pages of a Research Report?
The preliminary pages typically include:
- Title page
- Declaration
- Certificates
- Preface/acknowledgements
- Table of contents
- List of tables
- List of graphs/figures/charts
- Abstract or synopsis
What is the importance of considering all relevant facts for reports?
Relevant facts provide the core information for reports, making them comprehensive and insightful. Without proper data and careful consideration of facts, the study will not be valuable.
What constitutes the Main Text of a Report?
The main text provides a complete outline of the research report and includes:
- Introduction
- Statement of findings and recommendations
- The Results
- The implications drawn from the results
- The Summary
What are some characteristics of the Technical aspects in Report Writing?
The following tips will help you to accurately write a report from a technical standpoint:
- Treat all quotations in quotation marks; use double-space forming a part of an immediate text; otherwise single-space and indent them in order.
- Use footnotes for cross references, citation of authorities and sources and acknowledgements. Footnotes should also be numbered, and separated from the document with spacing as required.
- Use english or latin abbreviations and Punctuation & Abbreviation correctly.
What is Involved in the 'Rewriting and Polishing' Phase of the Rough Draft?
This is the most difficult phase, requiring more time than the initial writing. It involves checking for:
- Weakness in logical development
- Unity and Cohesion
- Consistency
- Grammar, spelling and usage
What is "End Matter" in Report Writing?
The "End Matter" is usually part of the index, consisting of two sections:
- Appendices for technical data - Questionnaires, Information samples and derivations.
- Bibliographies of consulted sources.
- Alphabetical Listings.
What are the precautions in Report Writing?
Important considerations when creating the report should include:
- Appropriate report length.
- Sustain the readers' interest and communicate clearly.
- Well thought layout, logical and grammatical analyses.
- State the nature of the problem, the objectives and methods.
What is the Science Citation Index(SCI) and how is it important for Scientific journals?
The Science Citation Index from the Institute of Scientific Information provides vital information and indexes research based on their references. This provides an analytical framework and provides insights to researchers and readers.
- Citar trabajo
- Anu Priya (Autor), 2015, A study of Research Report Writing, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/293914