Writing a Survey Report

Which statement is not correct?

• The report is an informal piece of writing.

• The report is an informative piece of writing.

• The report is written in response to a request or instruction.

• The report is different from an essay in the sense that it is a more formal and professional way of conducting the analysis of a topic.

A survey report includes:

• analysis of findings

• presentation of facts

• general assessment

• suggestions/ recommendations

• detailed description of participants in the survey

The introductory paragraph clearly states the GAP and content of the report.

You need to use subheadings in the main body of the report.

• YES

• NO

The information (facts) in the report may be presented in the form of :

• numbers

• percentages

• proportions

• generalisations

• questions

In reports we usually use the present simple tense.

• YES

• NO

How could you start a survey report? Tick all that apply!

• The purpose of this report is to examine a survey...

• This report outlines the results of a survey...

• This report has no aim or topic..

• I would rather sit in the sun.

In the introductory part of the report you state your purpose and present how your data was obtained.

• NO

• YES

You could start the conclusion of your report in the following way: (tick all that apply)

• To conclude/ sum up

• In conclusion

• As far as I am concerned

• On the basis of these findings

• The results of this survey suggest

Which sentence does not talk about facts and proportions?

• Of the 26 students who were asked to present details of their lockdown experience ...

• 60% of the students miss their friends the most

• A significant percentage of those who responded felt that....

• The majority of the students seem to be coping with the situation

• I believe I can fly.