ICT 301 Professional Experience

Action research report outline (Guidelines)

Abstract
Introduction
Problem Statement
Purpose of the Project
Stakeholders
Project Action Steps
Project approach with soft skills
Software, Tools and Technologies used
Outcomes/Findings of the Project
Future improvements
References – APA style

Report writing , grammar , formatting and writing style - 10 marks

Abstract (200 words ) (This is usually prepared after you complete the report
preparation and then added to the first section of the report) ( 5 marks )
This is a brief overview of the project report. It should include the
• proposed explanation of the project,
• brief outline of the method you used
• summary of the findings
• their implications.
Introduction ( 5 marks )
This section indicates
• the underlying problem you are identified .
• any theory to supports your study
• links between the theory and the problem you are examining
• the problem that you are investigating
Problem Statement (5 marks)
A persuasive statement of problem is usually written in three parts:
Part A (The ideal): Describes a desired goal or ideal situation; explains how things
should be.
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Part B (The reality): Describes a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value in

Part A from being achieved or realized at this time; explains how the current situation
falls short of the goal or ideal.
Part C (The consequences): Identifies the way you propose to improve the current
situation and move it closer to the goal or ideal.
Purpose of the Project (5 marks )
To write an effective purpose statement use the below tips:
Specific and precise - not general, broad or obscure.
Concise - one or two sentences.
Clear - not vague, ambiguous or confusing.
Goal-oriented - stated in terms of desired outcomes.
Stakeholders ( 5 marks )
Identify all stakeholders for your project and their roles. You could use a table for it.
Project Action Steps ( 5 marks )
Steps taken to design and implement the project.
Project approach with soft skills ( 10 marks )
This section should provide enough information to allow the reader to understand
how you approached the project and how you used problem solving, negotiation ,
team conflicts , conflict resolution techniques and other soft skills . You should
provide information about:
• who was involved in the project,
• how did you divide the roles,
• relevant characteristics for the project design or prototype
• the materials you used, the formal / informal assessment measures
you used for data collection (if any)
• the procedure you followed, for example,
• what you did (the nature of the activities / intervention),
• where the project occurred,
• how often stakeholder meetings were conducted
• how you used the data you collected, or information received

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 Software , tools and technologies used ( 20 marks )
This section should brief the below:
• what software or technology did you research and use for the project?
• did you propose any technology or design a prototype
• you could include screen shots of what you have designed and
developed
Outcome / Findings /Results ( 10 marks )
This section should contain an analysis of the data and findings you obtained.
Discussion
In this section
• interpret the data that you have collected in relation to your findings. Explain
about the outcomes. This could also include possible reasons and explain why some
unexpected results were obtained.
• discuss implications for the project.
• directions for future research.
Future improvements and plan ( 10 marks )
Future practice, or explain any new research plans you have that have been inspired
by this report’s action research.
References ( 10 marks )
APA Style Guide format.

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