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CHAPTER-20
REPORT WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS OF
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Significance of effective documentation


Provides a framework for the work that can be conducted in the

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same or related areas


Is a one-way communication of the researchers study and

analysis

A knowledge base on the topic under study


Provides the necessary guidance for taking appropriate actions.
Authenticates the quality of the work carried out and
Establishes the strength of the findings obtained.

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Types of research reports

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Brief reports

- working papers/basic reports


- survey reports
Detailed reports
Technical reports
Business reports

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Report structure

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Preliminary section

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Title page
Letter of authorization
Table of contents
Executive summary
Acknowledgements

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Background section
Problem definition
Study background
Review of literature
Study scope & objectives

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Methodology section

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Research frame work or design


Sampling design
Data collection methodology
Data analysis
Study results & findings

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Final section

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Interpretation of results

Conclusions & recommendations

Limitations of the study

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End notes

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Appendices
Bibliography
Footnotes
Glossary of terms

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Effective report writing

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Clear report mandate


Clearly defined methodology
Clear presentation of findings
Representativeness of study findings

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Guidelines for presenting tabular data


Table title

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Table identification number


Data arrays
Measurement units
Space, lines and rulings
Assumptions details and comments
Data sources
Special mention

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Illustration: tabular data

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Line & curve graph

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Area or stratum graph

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Area or stratum graph

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Pie chart

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Bar chart

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Histogram

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Oral presentations

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Study background

Study findings

Study implications

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Oral presentations

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Handouts
Slides
Flipcharts & chalkboards
Video & audio tapes

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