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1.3.2. Format for writing a research report - Coggle Diagram
1.3.2. Format for writing a research report
Title: Be specific. Tell what, when, where, etc
Acknowledgment: Include only if special help was received.
Abstract: Summarizes the report including the hypotheses, procedures, and major findings.
Introduction: Sections may be combined in short reports.
Statement of the Problem: General introduction to the topic
• Significance of the Problem: Comment on why this question merits investigation.
Purpose: What is the goal to be gained from a better understanding of this question?
Statement of the Hypothesis: In one statement declare the question which is investigated and the expected results.
• Assumptions: Explain everything that is assumed in order for the investigation to be undertaken.
Limitations: Explain the limitations that may invalidate the study or make it less than accurate.
Definition of Terms: Define or clarify any term or concept that is used in the study
Ethical Considerations: Discusses the ethical issues related to the study and explains the processes and status of the review.
Budget: Outlines and discusses the budget for the study.
Proposed Timeline: Outlines the expected schedule for beginning and ending each part of the research project and may illustrate.
Review of Related Literature: Gives the reader the necessary background to understand the study by citing the investigations and findings of previous researchers and documents the researcher's knowledge.
Design of the Study: Gives the reader the information necessary to exactly replicate (repeat) the study with new data or if the same raw data
• Description of the Research Design and Procedures Used: Completely explain step-by-step what was done.
Sources of Data: Give complete information about who, what, when, where, and how the data were collected.
Sampling Procedures: Explain how the data were limited to the amount which was gathered.
Methods and Instruments of Data Gathering: Explain the procedures for obtaining the data collected.
Statistical Treatment: Explain the complete mathematical procedures used in analyzing the data and determining the significance of the results.
Analysis of Data: Describe the patterns observed in the data. Use tables and figures to help clarify the material when possible.
Summary and Conclusions: This section condenses the previous sections, succinctly presents the results concerning the hypotheses, and suggests what else can be done.
Restatement of the Problem: This is a short reiteration of the problem.
Description of the Procedures: This is a brief reiteration of important elements of the design of the study.
• Major Findings: The final results from the analysis are presented, the hypothesis stated, and the decision about the rejection or the failure to reject the hypothesis is given.
Recommendations for Further Investigation: From the knowledge and experienced gained in undertaking this particular study.
End Notes: These are like footnotes but are located at the back rather than the bottom of each page.
Bibliography or Literature Cited: These are the bibliographic reference for each of the works cited in the End Notes.
Appendix: Any tables, figures, forms, or other materials that are not totally central to the analysis but that need to be included are placed in the Appendix
By: Natali Vazquez. References: Hill, M. H. (October 15, 2013). Format of research reports. Recovered on July 19, 2019, of Dr. M. H. Hills's homepage, Jacksonville State University of,
http://www.jsu.edu/depart/geography/mhill/research/researchf.html