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SHYAM NARAYAN DAS ROLL NO:42 MPMIR- 1ST SEM
RESEARCH REPORT
A research study culminates in the writing of a report, which is a tool for communicating the various aspects of the study, the problem ,the objective, scope and limitations.
CHARACTERISTICS OF REPORT
Report writing is a basic task of the researcher. It may rightly be called the last phase of the journey in social survey. And no research can be considered to be complete without its report.
PURPOSE OF A REPORT
According to American Marketing Society, the purpose of a report is to convey to the interested persons the whole result of the study in sufficient detail and so arranged as to enable each reader to comprehend the data and so determine for himself the validity of conclusions.
TYPES OF REPORTS
On the basis of approach
Inductive reports Deductive reports Step by step reports Time sequence reports
STEPS IN REPORT WRITING Plan the project well in advance. The time for completing data collection and data processing should be well planned. Select a structure for the report, arrange in groups the data, documents, bibliography, etc. in conformity with the structure of the research report.
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Prepare a rough point by point skeleton for each chapter theme, and crystallize the report in a mental exercise. In the event of doubt, get it cleared. Avoid easy going and short cut method and write an entire draft. Revise the draft before the report is typed.
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METHODS A. Participants B. Apparatus C. Design D. Procedure RESULTS A. Tables and Figures B. Statistical Presentation
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DISCUSSION A. Support or non support of hypothesis B. Practical and theoretical implications C. Conclusions REFERENCES APPENDIX (If Any)