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A research report is the culmination of all theeffort, sweat and toiling that a research studentundergoes during actual research process. Oncethe research has been completed, a formalsubmission is required which takes place in theform of a research report. This is a documentthat reflects the potential of the researcher andshould contain all the information and facts in astandardized format that enables any casual
onlooker to get everything easily out of thereport. This document contains the title,abstract, introduction, experimental details,results, discussion, conclusions, and finallyreferences use by the researcher.
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Provides a framework for the work that can be conductedin the same or related areas
Is a one-way communication of the researchers study andanalysis
A knowledge base on the topic under study
Provides the necessary guidance for taking appropriate
actions. Authenticates the quality of the work carried out and
Establishes the strength of the findings obtained.
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While a research proposal is the beginning of aresearch, research report can be considered itsculmination
Research proposal is a serious document as theapproval of research topic and the researcherhinges upon its presentation and as such anystudent desirous of pursuing research.
Research report is also an important documentthat reflects the effort put in by the student andshould be prepared with sincerity and simplicity
in a prescribed format. While chosen subject and identified problem
are more important in a research proposal, theexperimental results and methodology assumesignificance in the case of research report
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Brief reports
- working papers/basic reports
- survey reports
Detailed reports
Technical reports
Business reports
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Preliminary Section
Title Page Letter of Authorization Executive Summary Acknowledgements Table of Contents
Background Section Problem Statement Study Introduction & Background Scope & Objectives of the Study Review of Literature
Methodology Section
Research Design Sampling Design Data Collection Data Analysis
Findings Section Results
Interpretation of Results
Conclusions Section
Conclusion & Recommendations Limitations of the Study
Appendices
Glossary of terms
Bibliography
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Title page
Letter of transmittal
Letter of authorization
Table of contents
Executive summary
Acknowledgements
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Problem definition
Study background
Review of literature
Study scope & objectives
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Research frame work or design
Sampling design
Data collection methodology
Data analysis
Study results & findings
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Interpretation of results
Conclusions & recommendations
Limitations of the study
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Appendices
Bibliography
Footnotes
Glossary of terms
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Clear report mandate
Clearly defined methodology
Clear presentation of findings
Representativeness of study findings
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Table title
Table identification number
Data arrays
Measurement units Space, lines and rulings
Assumptions details and comments
Data sources
Special mention