1.

FIELDPROJECT INTRODUCTION

Field project/field study is an organized unit of work conducted outside the usual place of learning.
Research can be conducted within the locality or from a distant place, in which case the researchers take
a field trip/excursion. It’s undertaken by students/researchers to study something firsthand. Broadly
there are two types of field studies:

 Case study: detailed study of a particular situation or problem

 Survey: study of selected factors pertaining to a particular problem

The purpose of a research is to find out more about the unknown or misunderstood. Therefore, the
findings of any research need to be presented in a scientific/orderly manner-

2. REPORT WRITING

An academic field project report should contain the following parts/chapters;

3. INTRODUCTION
3.1. Background
3.1.1.Historical aspect of the problem under study. When, why, how?
3.1.2.Location: Sketch map of the study area. The map should be well framed with a key, title
and direction.
3.2. Problem statement:
The main theme that will be investigated. States the irregularity that needs understanding.
3.3. Aim and objectives
The aim is the main goal that the research intends to achieve. Mainly research has one aim
Specific actions that are undertaken in order to achieve the aim. Since objectives are actions,
they should therefore always be identified by using action words
4. LITERATURE REVIEW
Study of previous works on the same problem So as; identify ignored areas and contribute new
knowledge to the field. It’s important that the subtitles under this chapter are according to the
objectives
5. METHODOLOGY
Explain how the project was carried out; Type of Instruments used and other equipment used.
6. PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS
Present the findings using various tools; Tables Flow diagrams Graphs Statistical maps
7. INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS
Explain the findings State their implications
8. CONCLUSION
Confirm findings. Contradict findings. Bring out new information
9. Recommendation
Suggest possible solutions to the problem. Increase understanding of the topic under study