Overview • This presentation will cover: Report format and organization Visual design Language Source documentation Courtesy: Purdue Writing Lab Report Format and Organization • Report generally include these sections in this order: –Abstract –Introduction/Objective –Background –Methodology/Procedure –Results –Discussion –Conclusion –Recommendations Report Format and Organization • Abstract/Executive Summary – Always comes first – Is brief (one paragraph-one page) • Past tense – Content: • States research problem or main objective • Indicate the methodology used • Presents the main findings and conclusions Report Format and Organization • Abstract Example: Surface modification of aluminum ...
“A scientific proposal must communicate efficiently an innovative action plan using a concise and specific language” The Mayfield Handbook of Technical & Scientific Writing Sustainable 2 Sciences Proposal Writing Workshop Institute The main objective of the proposal is to be financed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Proposals do not get approved due to • Inadequate concepts (not clear understanding) • Poor presentation (badly written) • Poor comprehension of the selection process • Lack of persistence Sustainable 3 Sciences Proposal Writing Workshop Institute • Report in a precise and concise language • Research is important , innovative and pertinent • Research is feasible ...
Overview • This presentation will cover: –Report purpose and planning –Report format and organization –Headings and language –Visual design –Source documentation –Finishing touches Report Purpose • Describe research –Explain problem or issue studied –Discuss research method –Describe data collected –Describe research findings –Explain implications Report Purpose • Inform readers of research results precisely, concisely, and specifically –They shouldn’t have to read whole report to get essential points Report Planning • Before writing, consider: –Why you are writing –What you hope to achieve –Who you ...
Basic Tips Writing a research report is like telling a story. You must persuade the reader that research is needed to address a problem. You must persuade the reader (through your literature review) that other authors have addressed or failed to address the problem. You must use the literature review to provide a rationale for your research questions, operational definitions, and research methods. Your methodology section should logically flow from the literature review. Basic Tips for Data Analysis Chapters Don’t try to report on every piece of data in your survey or interviews. Your main goal should be to ...
PPT - Power Point | 0.08 MB | Free Download
