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Unit 14: Report Writing
Notes
Did u know? Report on children's education is a kind of government and social welfare
report.
14.4.3 Distinguish between Oral and Written Report
Oral report Written report
No rigid standard format. Standard format can be adopted.
Remembering all that is said is difficult if not This can be read a number of times and
impossible. This is because the presenter cannot clarification can be sought whenever the reader
be interrupted frequently for clarification. chooses.
Tone, voice modulation, comprehensibility and Free from presentation problems.
several other communication factors play an
important role.
Correcting mistakes if any, is difficult. Mistakes, if any, can be pinpointed and
corrected.
The audience has no control over the speed of Not applicable.
presentation.
The audience does not have the choice of picking The reader can pick and choose what he thinks
and choosing from the presentation. is relevant to him. For instance, the need for
information is different for technical and non-
technical persons.
Self Assessment
Fill in the blanks:
10. In an oral presentation, ……………….plays a big role.
11. ………….report presents the outcome of the research in detail.
12. The …………….statement should explain the nature of the project, how it came about and
what was attempted.
14.5 Preparation of Research Report
Having decided on the type of report, the next step is report preparation. The following is the
format of a research report:
1. Title Page
2. Page Contents
3. Executive Summary
4. Body
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
6. Bibliography
7. Appendix
1. Title Page: Title Page should indicate the topic on which the report is prepared. It should
include the name of the person or agency who has prepared the report.
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