Hawassa University

College of Agriculture
School of Animal and Range Sciences
Practical Attachment (PA) Report Writing Format

I. COVER PAGE:
This should show the following in the given order:

 Name of the University, College and School;

 Course – E.g. Practical Attachment
 Name and address of the Attached organization;
 Attachment period: Commenced Date: __________ Completed Date: _____
 Name of student, ID Number and Signature:
 Supervisor Name and Signature:
 Submitted to- E.g. School of Animal and Range Science
 Date of submission:

II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The student should acknowledge all those who assisted
in contributing to the success of the PA and report writing.

III. TABLE OF CONTENTS: A table of contents should be generated which shows the
contents of the report and the page numbers for easy reading and referencing.
 If any/Optional - List of Figures; List of tables and List of abbreviations

IV. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This should provide a summary of the most important
practical work the student learnt as well as the major challenges, conclusions and
recommendations.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of the PA program
1.2. Objectives of the PA
1.3. Background of the organization attached to
1.4. Organization structure with emphasis on the department/sector students are deployed
1.5. The section students were involved
1.6. Mission, Vision and Mandate of attached organization
2. WORK ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
2.1. Duties and responsibilities of the organization
2.2. Major Activities performed by the student/Description of all the activities undertaken
during the attachment period
2.2.1. Activity one
2.2.2. Activity two
2.2.3. Activity three (add more if any)
2.3. Strength and weakness of the organization
3. LESSON FROM THE PRACTICAL ATTACHMENT
3.1. Practical problems
3.2. Forwarding solutions to the problem/How to overcome the challenges
3.3. Lessons learnt/skills acquired and major benefits derived from PA program
4. ATTACHMENT SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1. Summary and Conclusion
 Summarize the attachment and draw conclusion. Remember to include the major
strengths and weaknesses of the PA program.
4.2. Recommendations
 Include recommendations for improvement of the services delivery at the place
students have worked and PA program.
REFERENCES

 All relevant citations such as textbooks, personal communications, internet material,

and guidelines which student uses during the field attachment and/or report writing.

APPENDIX/ANNEXES IF ANY

 This may include any other annexes to the report such as questionnaires, report
formats, photographs etc.

Important Notice on writing styles

 Page limit: Minimum 10 - Maximum 20 pages

 Font size: Cover page (16), Heading (14), Body of text (12).
 Font type: Times New Roman
 Alignment: Justified
 Spacing: 1.5
 Margin: (Left- 2.5cm, Right-2cm, Top-2cm and Bottom-2cm)

NB: The students should follow the given format firmly