Research Report Format

Letter of Recommendation
Letter of Approval
Acknowledgment
List of Tables
List of Figures
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Abstract

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Objectives of Study
1.5 Conceptual Framework
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Organization of the Study

Chapter Two: Review of Literature

Chapter Three: Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design
3.2 Description of the Study Area
3.3 Unit of Analysis/ Universe and Sampling (Required for study based on field visit,
survey.)
3.4 Nature and Source of Data
3.5 Methods of Data Collection
3.6 Data Processing and Analysis
3.7 Limitations of the Study

Chapter Four: Data Presentation, Findings and Analysis

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations

References
Annexes
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