Report are
formally structured and communicate findings of an investigation in a clear,
logical way.
(Reid 2012,
pi)
A report
- Be formally
structured with headings and subheadings
- Describe
what you have done or found out
- Countains
diagrams, tables, and figures
A report
should
- Be formally
structured with headings and subheadings
- Have
sections written in a appropriate style
- Be written
for a specific audience
Structure of a report
Ø
Tittle
page
Write
your title in the centre of the page to include your name, the date, and for
whom the report is written.
Example:
Is
there evidence that Vikings settled in Walthamstow ( now East London) during
the 9 th century?
Daren Mansfield
9 th February 2015
Ø
Terms
of reference
a. Briefly Explain:
Who will read the report (
audience)
Why it was written ( methods)
b. May form a subtitle or a single
paragraph
Ø
Summary
(abstract)
Provide
a brief summary describing the content of the report, containing the aims of
the report, what was found and any recommandations.
Ø
Conteks
( table of contects)
a.
The contents page should list the varios chapters and / or headings along with
page numbers.
b.
You may number chapter headings and subheadings in addition to providing page
references.
c.
You need to beclear and consistent throughout
Ø
Introduction
a.
The aims and objectives of the report should be explained in detail.
b.
Identify any promblems or limatitations in the scope of the report, describe
the research and include any necessary background history.
Ø
Methods
a.
Explain procedures followes.
b.
Relevant information on materials used, including sources of materials and
details of any necessary preparation.
c.
Refer to any promblems encountered and subsequent changes in procedure.
Ø
Results
a.
Include a summary of the results of the invesgation together with any necessary
diagrams, ghaphs pr tables of collated data that support your results.
b.
Present your results in a logical order without comment.
Ø Discussion
The
main body of the report is where you discuss your material. The facts and evidence
you have gathered should be analysed and discussed with specific to the problem
or issue.
Ø
Conclusion
a.
Demonstrate the overall significance of what has been covered
b.
No new material in the conclusion
Ø
Appendices
a.
Appendices might include tables, graphs, uestionnaires, surveys or transcripts.
b.
Refer to the appandices in the body of you report ( appendix A, etc).
Ø
Bibliography
Your
bibliography should list, in alphabetical order by author, all published sources
referred to in your report using the havard referencing style.
Ø
Acknowledgements
The end
Thanks for reading
NOTE ABOUT REPORT TEXT
Report are
formally structured and communicate findings of an investigation in a clear,
logical way.
(Reid 2012,
pi)
A report
- Be formally
structured with headings and subheadings
- Describe
what you have done or found out
- Countains
diagrams, tables, and figures
A report
should
- Be formally
structured with headings and subheadings
- Have
sections written in a appropriate style
- Be written
for a specific audience
Structure of a report
Ø
Tittle
page
Write
your title in the centre of the page to include your name, the date, and for
whom the report is written.
Example:
Is
there evidence that Vikings settled in Walthamstow ( now East London) during
the 9 th century?
Daren Mansfield
9 th February 2015
Ø
Terms
of reference
a. Briefly Explain:
Who will read the report (
audience)
Why it was written ( methods)
b. May form a subtitle or a single
paragraph
Ø
Summary
(abstract)
Provide
a brief summary describing the content of the report, containing the aims of
the report, what was found and any recommandations.
Ø
Conteks
( table of contects)
a.
The contents page should list the varios chapters and / or headings along with
page numbers.
b.
You may number chapter headings and subheadings in addition to providing page
references.
c.
You need to beclear and consistent throughout
Ø
Introduction
a.
The aims and objectives of the report should be explained in detail.
b.
Identify any promblems or limatitations in the scope of the report, describe
the research and include any necessary background history.
Ø
Methods
a.
Explain procedures followes.
b.
Relevant information on materials used, including sources of materials and
details of any necessary preparation.
c.
Refer to any promblems encountered and subsequent changes in procedure.
Ø
Results
a.
Include a summary of the results of the invesgation together with any necessary
diagrams, ghaphs pr tables of collated data that support your results.
b.
Present your results in a logical order without comment.
Ø Discussion
The
main body of the report is where you discuss your material. The facts and evidence
you have gathered should be analysed and discussed with specific to the problem
or issue.
Ø
Conclusion
a.
Demonstrate the overall significance of what has been covered
b.
No new material in the conclusion
Ø
Appendices
a.
Appendices might include tables, graphs, uestionnaires, surveys or transcripts.
b.
Refer to the appandices in the body of you report ( appendix A, etc).
Ø
Bibliography
Your
bibliography should list, in alphabetical order by author, all published sources
referred to in your report using the havard referencing style.
Ø
Acknowledgements
The end
Thanks for reading
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