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After conducting the survey among the respondents, the researchers perform data collection and interpretation, draws findings based on the collected data, forms logical conclusions and recommendations and comes up with the written research report.


Written Research Report

  • It is the final outcome of the research

  • Its quality of the report largely contributes to the quality of the research

  • It should follow a pattern of style that has become conventional in academic/professional circles

  • It is a systematic attempt s to answer questions and solve problems. It includes activities like planning, research, organization and presentation

  • It is a systematic write up on the findings of the study including methodologies, discussion, conclusion etc. following a definite style

  • This report communicates information which has been compiled as a result of research and analysis of data and of issues

  • It can cover wide range of topics but usually focus on transmitting information with a clear purpose, to a specific audience

  • This report is a document that is accurate, objective and complete



Characteristics of an Effective Research Report An effective report is


  1. focused on the important information.

  2. accurate and exact.

  3. clear and does not mislead.

  4. brief and concise.


How do you write a research report?

  1. Use your outline and prospectus as flexible guides.

  2. Build your essay around points you want to make (i.e. don’t let your sources organize your paper)

  3. Integrate your sources into your discussion.

  4. Summarize, analyze, explain and evaluate published works rather than merely reporting it.


Key Components of a Final Research Paper


  1. Title – It may include information regarding the focus of the research population or target audience being studied, and study design.


  1. Abstract – It provides the reader with a brief description of the overall research, how it was done, statistical techniques employed, key results, and relevant implications or recommendations with key words used in the study.


  1. Introduction – This section contains information about why you are doing the research paper on the topic, how the study affects the intended reader in some poignant and tangible way in his/her field of expertise and elaborates on the content mentioned in the abstract and provides a better idea of what to anticipate in the manuscript.


  1. Review of Related Literature – It should be a synthesis of the previous literature and the new idea being searched. The review should examine the major theories related to the topic to date and their contributors.


  1. Research Methodology – This component of your final paper or research article provides significant information on the type of research methods and designs used to conduct the study. This section should also contain the description of sampling design and technique in selecting the participants of the study. It also includes the data collection method, procedures and instruments employed in the study.


  1. Results and Discussion – This section presents the reader with the researcher’s data and results of statistical analysis described in the method section. Thus, this section must align closely with the methods section and the research problems or objectives of the study.


  1. Conclusion – It is the last paragraph in your research paper intended to help the reader understand why your research should matter to them after they have finished reading the paper.


  1. References/Bibliography – The format of the references will match the format and style used in the paper. Common formats include APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style



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