Technical Reports Overview

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to writing survey, scientific, and field reports based on the lecture notes.

What are the three main types of technical reports?

Survey Reports, Scientific Reports, and Field Reports.

What is a Survey Report?

A report that collects data using a survey questionnaire and presents findings based on research conducted.

What is the general structure of a Survey Report?

1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Executive Summary or Abstract
4. Background and Objectives
5. Methodology
6. Results and Findings
7. Conclusion and Recommendations
8. Appendices.

What is the purpose of survey research?

To gather information from a sample of people, traditionally aiming to generalize the results to a larger population.

What is one method of conducting surveys?

Face-to-Face Interviews, which allows direct interaction between the researcher and the data gatherer.

What are the advantages of Phone Interviews in surveys?

They are cheaper and quicker than face-to-face interviews, allowing for explanations of questions and reactions to responses.

What is a Written Questionnaire?

The cheapest method to reach many people, where respondents express their views using a scale.

What is the structure of a Scientific Report?

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Materials and Methods
5. Results and Discussion
6. Literature Cited.

What is a Field Report?

A written document from data gathered outside the office, intended to describe an observed person, place, or event.

What are the main parts of a Field Report?

1. Introduction
2. Observations (often organized by the 'Five W's')
3. Interpretation and Analysis
4. Conclusion and Recommendations
5. Appendices.