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Research Methodology

Notes 14.4.2 Written Report

Following are the Various Types of Written Reports:
(A) Reports can be classified based on the time-interval such as:
(1) Daily

(2) Weekly
(3) Monthly
(4) Quarterly
(5) Yearly
(B) Type of reports:

(1) Short report
(2) Long report
(3) Formal report

(4) Informal report
(5) Government report
1. Short report: Short reports are produced when the problem is very well defined and if the
scope is limited. For example, Monthly sales report. It will run into about five pages. It
consists of report about the progress made with respect to a particular product in a clearly
specified geographical locations.

2. Long report: This could be both a technical report as well as non-technical report. This will
present the outcome of the research in detail.
(a) Technical report: This will include the sources of data, research procedure, sample
design, tools used for gathering data, data analysis methods used, appendix,
conclusion and detailed recommendations with respect to specific findings. If any
journal, paper or periodical is referred, such references must be given for the benefit
of reader.

(b) Non-technical report: This report is meant for those who are not technically qualified.
E.g. Chief of the finance department. He may be interested in financial implications
only, such as margins, volumes, etc. He may not be interested in the methodology.
3. Formal report:

Example: The report prepared by the marketing manager to be submitted to the Vice-
President (marketing) on quarterly performance, reports on test marketing.

4. Informal report: The report prepared by the supervisor by way of filling the shift log
book, to be used by his colleagues.
5. Government report: These may be prepared by state governments or the central government
on a given issue.

Example: Programme announced for rural employment strategy as a part of five-year plan.

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