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1. Communication of research
report
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2. Introduction
• Communicating research results is the
fundamental for the development of nursing
knowledge. Nursing research is of no use if the
results are not communicated properly to
other scientists , practitioner, and consumers

3. Purpose
• Dissemination of knowledge
• Adding new knowledge
• Communicating for change in quality
• Evidence based practice
• Refining the body of knowledge
• Reward
• Avoid replication and duplication

4. Criteria for communicating RR
• Choose a channel for communication
• Plan for dissemination
• Know the audience
• Deciding an authorship
• Select a journal for publication
• Choosing the contents
• Writing effectively

5. Definition of research report
• A research report is the ultimate outcome of
the research process
• It is a condensed form or brief description of
the research work done be the researcher.
• It can be written or oral

6. Types of research reports
• Oral reports
 Scientific paper presentation in conferences
 Poster presentations
• Written reports:
 Theses
Dissertations
Published scientific articles in journals/periodicals

7. Characteristics
• Concise or brevity: It should be short and simple
• Sell the information: It communicates the
information effectively. It should convince and
creates interest
• Clarity :
• Punctuations and grammar
• Honesty
• Completeness
• Accuracy

8. Guideline for writing a research report
• Develop your thinking
• Divide your narration into paragraphs
• Use present tense and active voice
• Minimize technical language
• Use visual aids
• Be objective
• Revise and rewrite

9. Steps in writing report
• Logical analysis of the matter
• Preparation of the final outline
• Preparation of the rough draft
• Rewriting and polishing the rough draft
• Preparation of final bibliography
• Writing the final draft

10. Research report format/Components
• Preparatory pages/ Preliminary section
• Main body
• Appendix

11. Preparatory pages
• Title page/Cover page
• Certification of work from the guide/principal
• Table of contents
• Acknowledgement
• List of tables
• List of figures
• List of abbreviations

12. Main body
Chapter I:
• Introduction
• Significance of study
• Research problem/Problem statement
• Objectives
• Hypothesis and assumptions
• Scope and delimitation
• Operational definitions
• Conceptual framework

13. • Chapter II : Literature review
• Chapter III: Conceptual Framework
Chapter IV: Methodology
Design of the research
Research settings
Target population
Sampling technique and sampling size
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Development and description of tool
Validity and reliability
Procedure and time frame
Pilot study
Feasibility of study
Ethical consideration

14. • Chapter V : Data analysis and interpretation
This comprises tables. Graphs,
illustrations, diagrams. This should include
results and discussion under each objective
• Chapter VI: Summary, Conclusion, Implications
and Recommendations

15. Appendix
• Names of experts who validated the tool
• Tools and instruments used
• Certificate of ethical clearance committee
• Important materials used or produced during
the study but those are lengthy to be attached
to body of the report
• Self instructional module
• Bibliography /References