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Unit 12: Research Report Writing

Types of Report Notes

A report is a dreadfully official document that is written to serve the range of purpose in the
engineering and business disciplines; sciences and social sciences. Therefore, they need to be
clear-cut and accurate. Good report writing call for— professionalism, profound knowledge of
the subject, attentiveness, and outstanding writing proficiency.
Types of Report Writing—
• Research Report Writing
• Business Report Writing

• Science Report Writing
Research Report Writing— To presents the tangible proof of the conducted research is the major
intention of the academic assignment. When writing on research report, you must ponder over
clarity, organization, and content. Research reports are all the more same to technical reports,
lab reports, formal reports and scientific papers which comprise a quite consistent format that
will facilitate you to put your information noticeably, making it crystal clear.

Business Report Writing— In business milieu, Business report writing happens to be an indispensable
part of the communication process. Executive summary is written in a non-technical manner.
By and large, audience for business reports will consist of upper level manager, for that reason
you should take the audience needs in consideration. Go on with the introduction to articulate
the problem and determine the scope of the research. To attain the desired results, don’t fail
to state about the precise quantitative tools.

Science Report Writing— Parallel to a business report, science report writing also corresponds
with the line of investigation. To report upon an empirical investigation, these reports make
use of standard scientific report format, portraying technique, fallout and conclusions. As an
assignment in undergraduate papers within the scientific disciplines, it is required frequently.
The main objective of the Science report is to boast an aim, the technique which enlightens
how the project has been analyzed, the outcomes which presents the findings and the conclusion.
This embraces advance research suggestions and your own biased opinion on the topic which
has been talked about.

When writing a science report, do not fail to remember to use heading and subheadings in
order to direct a reader through your work. In the form of tables and graphs, Statistical
evidence should be incorporated in appendices. Than refer to it in the body of your scientific
report.
Reports are a common form of writing because of the inclusion of recommendations which are
helpful in implementing the decision.

12.1 Main Components of a Research Report

The research report should contain the following components:
TITLE and COVER PAGE
SUMMARY OF STUDY DESIGN, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of tables, figures (optional)

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