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RM Unit-5 Research Reports (Significance of Research Report (provides new…
RM Unit-5 Research Reports
Structure and Components of Research Report
Title
Authorship
Abstract
Introduction
Review of literature
Materials and methods
Results
Discussion
Summary (conclusions)
Acknowledgement
References
keywords
Types of Report
also called
Technical or Scientific
report
Research paper
Review articles
Short Communication
Journal articles
Thesis and Dissertation
Significance of Research Report
provides new
discoveries
formulates a new
hypothesis
helps to share
original research work
with other scientists
provides
literature review
for further analysis
helps to
communicate
the results of the experiment with others
summarizes
other author's work.
provides the
recommendation
for future studies.
reports
current research
within a discipline.
used to display the
result
of an
experiment, investigation or inquiry.
helps to
acquire knowledge
about new
methods and techniques.
helps to
gain a new idea
for
processing
a research problem.
provides
information
for
decision making
provides
information
to other
researchers
.
The discovery can be used for
technological improvement
.
The discoveries facilitates
new productions
.
Mechanism of writing a research report
Minimize the use of
technical language
.
Use the
correct tense
in the required places.
Treat the
data confidentially
.
Revise and rewrite.
Use
visual aids
.
Be
Objective
Must show
originality
.
must provide a
ready availability
of the findings.
The
layout
must be appropriate and in accordance with the objective.
It should be free from
grammatical mistakes
.
Must present the
logical analysis
of the subject matter.
Must be an attempt to
solve
some intellectual problems.
Index
must be prepared and
appended at the end.
Must be
attractive
in appearance,
neat and clear
whether typed or printed.
It should state the
policy implications
relating to the problem under consideration.
Appendices
should be enlisted in respect of all the technical data in the report.
Bibliography
of sources are needed.
Referencing in academic writing
References present complete citation referred to in the text of the report.
It is also called Bibliography
Vancouver
style is the citation style used by scientific journals
Books
Author surname, Initials. Year. Edition (if not the first). Publisher, Place of publication, Page number.
eg: Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M. and Ritter, J.M. 2003. Pharmacology. 5th Edition. Churchill Living Stone, Edin burg. 236p.
Journals
Author surname,Initials. Year. Title of article. Title of journal, Volume number (Issue number): page numbers.
Eg: Ragavendra, B.S., Prathibha, K.P. and Vijaya, V.A.2011. Larvicidal efficacy of Eugenia jambolana Linn. Journal of Entomology, 8(5): 491-496.
Websites
Author surname initials (if available). Title of website (internet). Place of publication: Publisher; Date of first publication (Date of last update; cited date). Available from: URL.
Eg: George Samsung, Rosy Chris. HIV.MediNet. 1/15/2004. Available from:
http://www.health.com/article.htm
Prepared by: Srinivas Adapa (183030001)