report writing

1. Report Writing
• Essentially, a report is a short, sharp, concise
document which is written for a particular
purpose and audience.
• Reports are more likely to be needed in
business ,scientific and technical subjects and
workplace.
• The report should have the following
sections:-

2. Cont..
• Title Page
• Abstract
• Index
• Introduction
• Material and Methodology
• Result
• Discussion
• Conclusions
• References

3. Title Page
The title page identifies:
• The full name of the project
• The name of the course
• The name of the group
• The group number

4. Abstract
• The abstract is a brief summary of the report
contents that is often separately circulated so
potential readers can decide whether to read
the report.

5. Introduction
• It should reflect the scenario.
• The introduction also needs to present
background information so that the reader can
understand the significance of the problem.
• A brief summary of the unique approach your
group used to solve the problem should be given,
possibly also including a concise introduction to
theory or concepts used later to analyze and to
discuss the results.

6. Material and Methodology
• To describe the methods , procedure, etc
• An evaluation of the facts or the results of
your research;
• Discussion of the likely outcomes of future
courses of action
• Your recommendations as to a course of
action.

7. Conclusion
• The conclusion should summarize the central
point and the future prospects.
• This should never contain surprises(any new
information)
• It should be based on observations and data
already discussed.

8. References
• The REFERENCES section should contain
complete citations following standard form.
The form of the citation depends on the type
of source being referenced, and is different for
whole books, chapters in books, and articles
published in a journal.