Reports and Its Parts

Text Parts
Text Parts
• The text of the report is placed after the prefatory parts.
• Detailed discussion and interpretations are included in this section.
• Text of the report contains the following elements.
a) Introduction
b) Body
c) Summary
d) Conclusions
e) Recommendations
Introduction
• It contains a top view of what’s covered in the report and provides
background information on why the data in the report was collected.

• A good introduction should include the following points:

Background
Problem definition
Aims and Objectives
Research method
Body
• The body includes the details of how a the research/project was undertaken.

• It normally includes,
 Literature review,
 Explanation of methodology used
 Discussion and analysis of findings

• It should be ordered logically with each section being clearly linked.

• It should include evidence and where appropriate, graphs and illustrations.

Summary
• The key findings of the report paraphrased from the body and stated
(or listed) in the order in which they appear in the body.

• A good summary section may include the following points:

Summary of main findings
Interpretation of main findings (don’t repeat results)
Strengths and weaknesses
Comparison with previous review findings or general literature
Limitations
Conclusions
• The conclusion should address all the same parts as the thesis while
making it clear that the reader has reached the end.

• A good conclusion section may include the following points:

Summary of how it answers the research question (the ‘take home’
message)
Significance of the findings
Reminder of the limitations
Recommendations
• Recommendations section should include any actions that need to be
taken.

• The recommendations can be written in the order of priority.

• A good recommendation section may include the following points:

Implications and recommendations for further research.
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