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PROJECT REPORTS
D i ff e r e n t Ty p e s ,
Structure, Features
 PROJECT REPORTS
●a document which ●the project report

provides details on the gives an account of

the project proposal
overall picture of the
to ascertain the
proposed business
prospects of the
proposed plan/activity
 SOCIAL MEDIA
a computer-based technology that facilitates the
sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through
the building of virtual networks and communities.
 SOCIAL MEDIA
● By design, social media is
internet-based and gives users
quick electronic communication
of content
 PROJECT REPORTS

A report is a systematic, well

organized document which
defines and analyses a subject
or problem
 PROJECT REPORTS
may include:

● The record of a sequence of events

Interpretation of the significance of these
events or facts
● Evaluation of the facts or results of research
presented
● Discussion of the outcomes a decision of course of
action
● Conclusions
● Recommendations
 STEPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE PROJECT REPORT:

● Determine the objective of the report, i.e.,

identify the problem
● Collect the required material (facts) for the
report
● Study and examine the facts gathered
● Plan the facts for the report
STEPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE PROJECT REPORT:

● Prepare an outline for the report, i.e.,

draft the report
● Edit the drafted report
● Distribute the draft report to the
advisory team and ask for the feedback
REPORT STRUCTURE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS AND
(OR) GLOSSARY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
FEATURES OF WRITING REPORT
● Clarify if thought
● Complete and Self- explanatory Details
● Comprehensive but compact
● Accurate in all aspects details
● Has suitable format for readers
● Supports facts and is factual
● Has an impersonal style
FEATURES OF WRITING REPORT
● A proper Date and Signature
● Has a Reference to Relevant
● Follows an Impartial Approach
● Has all Essential Technical
● Presented in a Lucid Style
● Reliable Document
● Arranged in a Logical Manner
 FUNDAMENTAL
CONCEPTS OF
REPORT WRITING
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF REPORT WRITING

In writing a report, language plays a vital role. The

language should be concise, coherent, and precise to
smoothly connect the ideas and the sections of a
business report.
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF REPORT WRITING

● K-I-S-S Concept
● Quoting, Paraphrasing, and
Summarizing
● Graphic Organizers
● Documentation and Citation
 (K-I-S-S) KEEP IT SHORT AND SIMPLE

K-I-S-S Uses of words that are

simple but concise rather
CONCEPT than words that are
complex
 Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

● Using the exact ● using your own • using the idea of

words in the author and
words from the
restating making a
source
shorter
author’s idea or
● cite the author of restatement of
words. the original text
the source/ credit
the source with your own
words
 GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

● It provides and reflects a summary of

data or information in a systematic
manner.
● Use of tables, graphs, charts, and
figures
 Examples of Graphic Organizers

● FLOWCHART ●BAR GRAPH

A type of diagram A graphical

that represents a representation of
workflow or process. data, quantities, or
numbers using
bars or strips.
 Examples of Graphic Organizers
FLOWCHART BAR GRAPH

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

DOCUMENTATION & CITATION

The proper acknowledgment

of sources and references
that you used which should
be composed of the author’s
last name and the date
publication
 EXAMPLES

According to Simpson. (2015). A

family’s perspective: Pediatric
palliative care stories (NIH
Publication No. 15-NR- 8018). US.
Department of Health and Human
Services, National Institutes of
Health.

https://www.ninr.nih.gov/sites/files/
docs/
NINR_508c_FamilyStories_0.pdf
CATEGORIES
OF REPORT
 INFORMAL
 FORMAL
 INFORMAL REPORT

This report basically functions to inform,

direct, sell, clarify, or recommend and can be
represented or written as a letter, memo or
email messages which generally includes an
introduction, body and conclusion
recommendation.
 EXAMPLES OF INFORMAL REPORT

MEETING MINUTES
EXPENSE REPORTS
STATUS UPDATES
TRIP OR CONFERENCES REPORT
PROPOSAL OR FEASIBILITY
MEETING MINUTES
A type of informal report that summarizes the
discussion and results from a meeting.

EXPENSE REPORT
These reports consist primarily of amount of
expenditures by type of expense.
STATUS UPDATES
These reports are short and tightly focused to the
purpose. They are informational reports

TRIP OR CONFERENCES REPORTS

Reports are used to summarize and transmit
learning from a trip or conference
PROPOSAL OR FEASIBILITY REPORTS

These are analytical, as they provide analysis and

propose a direction to take.
 FORMAL REPORT

official report that contains detailed information, research

and data necessary to make business decision. Generally
written for the purpose of solving problem.
RESEARCH REPORTS
Gather and explain data, these reports are
informational.

PROPOSAL
May be internal to a company in addressing
business or come from a solicited or unsolicited
sales situation.
FEASIBILITY REPORT
Are a specific type of analytical report.
BUSINESS PLAN
Typically informational reports about what a new or existing
company plans to do over the next period of time.

OTHER COMPLEX RECOMMENDATIONS

May also come in the form of a formal report.
 SOCIAL MEDIA
- Allows users to quickly create and share
content with the public that can be used as a
marketing tool for publicity and networking.

- It encompasses a wide range of websites and

apps with that, it can reach many people via
digital tools which are now being used by
people of any ages.
IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

● It’s where your customers are.

● Entice customers, seek their
feedback, and build their loyalty.
● Establishing customer networks
and advertising to boost sales
Social Media, is classified into different types:

• Collaborative Projects (e.g. Wikipedia)

• Blogs and Microblogs (e.g. Twitter)
• Content Communities (e.g. YouTube)
• Social Networking Sites (e.g. Facebook)
• Virtual Game Worlds (e.g. World of Warcraft)
• Virtual Social Worlds (e.g. Second Life)
 Reasons For Using Social Media

 To stay in touch with and learn about the lives

 To obtain information and updates
 To engage with, befriend, and become familiar
with others
 Employment resource for locating a dream
career.
 Reasons For Using Social Media

 Avenue for companies

 To share significant life events, images, and videos.

 Provides a platform for self-expression and influencing

others
THANK YOU!