writing a report

a type of formal report which involves collecting and gathering of data and information from a particular group of people through personal interview and questionnaires. 

• scientific report

• survey report

• formal report

• periodic report

• Answers are not influenced by the interviewer. 

• interview

• observation

• survey

• questionnaires

It is flexible because the researcher can clarify questions follow up answers from the respondents. 

• survey

• questionnaires

• observation

• interview

Is a document that describes the process, progress, or results of technical or scientific research or the state of a technical or research problem. It might also include recommendations and conclusion of the research. 

• scientific report

• formal report

• news report

• survey report

• It is Usually four to 12 words in length. 

• and should be short, specific and descriptive.

• authorship

• date

• Table of Contents

• Title of the Report

it is a description of the materials and procedures used was done and how. Describe the process of the preparation of the sample, specifications of the instruments used and techniques employed. 

• conclusion

• materials and method

• results

• discussion

• Always publish under the same name, Include author addresses

• and Indicate the corresponding author and their contact details.

• Title of the Report

• introduction

• authorship

• Table of Contents

it is a self-contained synopsis of the report – an informative summary of what you did and what you found out. 

• Materials and Method

• abstract

• results

• discussion

• This is the summing up of your argument research and should relate back to introduction. 

• Table of Contents

• introduction

• conclusion

• references

It is only required for length reports usually 6 pages or more.

• Discussion

• Materials and Method

• Abstract

• Table of Contents