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Writing a Report
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explanation of data gathering , interpretation of data and
processes of the survey.
4. analysis – observations are written and interpreted. This
part provides a detailed summary of the conduct of the
research or survey.
5. conclusion – presents the findings of the research as well
as the importance of the findings. This part states whether
to agree or reject the hypothesis. Use graph or chart to
summarize findings clearly.
The Steps in Preparing Survey Questionnaire
1. Determine the purpose of the survey - What you want
to learn.
Rating Scales:
How would you rate this product?
o Excellent
o Good
o Fair
o poor
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such evidence , so the title should be straightforward . Use
keywords that can be recognized by the researchers in the
field.
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o Suggest future experiments that might clarify areas of
doubt in your results.
7. Literature Cited
S – Sentence: Never start a sentence with numerals. Spell all numbers beginning sentences.
Be sure to divide paragraphs correctly and to use starting and ending sentences
that indicate the purpose of the paragraph. A report or a section of a report should
not be one long paragraph.
T – Tense: Every sentence must have a subject and a verb. Be consistent in the use of tense
throughout a paragraph--do not switch between past and present. It is best to use
past tense.
Y – You/ We/ I: Avoid using the first person, I or we, in writing. Keep your writing
impersonal, in the third person.
Example: Instead of saying, "We weighed the frogs and put them in a
glass jar," write, "The frogs were weighed and put in a glass jar."
L – Lack of precision: watching especially for lack of precision and for ambiguity. Each
sentence should present a clear message. The following examples illustrate lack
of precision:
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Glossary
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Report – is a planned, organized, factual presentation of information
prepared for a specific purpose and for a specific audience.
Survey report – a formal report written by observing a subject or
completing an experiment, and recording the findings.
Scientific report – is a document that describes the process, progress, and
or results of technical or scientific research or the state of a technical or
scientific research problem. It might also include recommendations and
conclusion of the research.
Questionnaires – a set of research or survey questions asked to
respondents, and designed to extract specific information.
A Survey Report
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