Guide to Writing the Internship Report (CEMDS)

I. Title Page
The title page of the Internship Report will include:
 Name of the host organization – the organization where you had your internship
 Starting and ending dates of the internship
 College and department name
 Name of student-intern
 Course and major of the student
 Submission date of the internship report

II. Executive Summary

Note: Word limit: 300 words

An executive summary previews the main points of an in-depth report. It helps the
reader to get a quick glance at the report before reading it in detail. Every important
thing that you have done, discovered and concluded should be mentioned here in a
brief and concise manner. This is usually written last so that it accurately reflects the
content of your report; but is placed at the beginning of your paper.

III. Introduction of the sector or industry

Note: Maximum 1 page

Example: “The Pharmaceutical Industry”

In this section, you should discuss the main sector or industry where your host
organization belong and NOT the organization. Description, contribution to job
generation and the economy, and how your field/major can play an important role in
the said industry are key in this section.

IV. Overview of the Organization

Note: Maximum 5 pages

In this section, you are required to provide the following information on the
organization that hosted your internship:
 Brief history
 Business value and/or volume (total number of shares, branches, current and
future contracts planned for a particular period, market leadership, ranking,
franchise fee, etc.)
 Product lines - list complete range of products/services of the organization
 Competitors
 Future prospects of the organization - describe the future plans of the organization
regarding new projects, products, expansion, etc.
 Hierarchy chart
 Brief introduction of all the divisions/ business units/ departments
 Comments on the organizational structure:

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 You would have to comment or give your opinion on the structure of the
organization as a whole on whether the adopted structure fulfill the requirements of
the organization.

V. Training Program
 Indicate starting and ending dates of your internship.
 If applicable, a brief introduction of the branch where you did your internship, then
the names of the departments in which you got training and the duration of your
training.
 You are required to describe in detail all the tasks/activities that were performed by
you and/or project(s) assigned to you during your internship. Description given in
bullets is NOT acceptable. Expound your responsibilities and accountabilities.

VI. Insights and Analysis

 What have you learned from doing specific tasks and working on projects?
 What is the importance of your role in the bigger processes and operations of the
organization?
 Relate and analyze what you have experienced or accomplished or observed
(people’s behavior, communication, leadership styles, project management
techniques, company practices, etc.) to specific management theories, concepts
and models.
 What are the organization’s successes, advantages, strengths as well as its issues,
problems, discrepancies or gaps in its overall operation?
 What are your reflections about the company’s culture, practices, operations, and
business?

VII. Conclusion
Note: Maximum 1 page

In this section, you are required to describe the organization according to your
evaluation/assessment in the light of your learning experience and analysis.

VIII. Recommendations for Improvement

Note: Maximum: 1 page

In this section, you are required to suggest solutions to problems or discrepancies you
have pointed out based on your observation, analysis, internship/learning experience
in the organization, and your knowledge on management theories, concepts and
models.

IX. Acknowledgement
Note: Word limit: 200 words

In this section you should acknowledge the help and support of all the people who
assisted you in the completion of your internship and compilation of your internship
report e.g., staff, supervisor, mentor, family, OJT adviser, or any other person. It’s
good to be grateful! 😊

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 X. Appendices
Attach: - proof of attendance/copy of timesheet
- daily journal of internship tasks
- pictures while working
- internship certificate provided by the organization

XI. References
In this section, provide all the references and sources that you have used to support
your analysis and/or data/information gathering in APA format.

XII. Annexes (if any)

At the end of your report, attach all of the supportive material you have used for the
preparation of your report, like brochures, forms, newsletters, interview questionnaires,
etc.

Notes:

In sections III-IV, students are expected to collect information from various sources such as
within the organization (managers, internship supervisor and other concerned persons) and
organization’s website, documents, brochures, etc. The description should be IN YOUR
OWN WORDS.

Sections V-VIII are NOT expected to be copied from anywhere. Students must provide
information in these sections based on personal observation, learning and experience
gained during the internship. Not being truthful or copy-pasting in these sections is NOT
acceptable and for this reason the entire internship report can be completely rejected.

Sections IV and V are the core of your internship report and should be given extreme
significance. But remember, each part is essential, therefore, DO NOT skip any part as
every part is included in the evaluation criteria.

There should be harmony among the ideas that you describe in the Insights and Analysis,
Conclusion and Recommendation.

The Internship Report should be submitted within the due date as stated by the OJT Adviser.

The internship narrative must be written using:

 A4 paper size
 Margins: Left = 1-1/2 inches; Top, Right and Bottom = 1 inch
 Arial font, size 11
 1.5 spacing

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