This document provides guidance on interpreting data and writing research reports. It discusses interpretation, techniques of interpretation such as explanations and extraneous information. It also outlines steps in writing reports such as logical analysis and preparing drafts. The document describes types of reports, layout of reports, mechanics of writing reports, and precautions for accurate interpretation and reporting.

2. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam
Professor
Department of Banking and Insurance
Faculty of Business Studies
University of Dhaka
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Department of Banking and Insurance
Faculty of Business Studies
University of Dhaka

3. Interpretation
 Interpretation refers to the task of drawing
inferences from the collected fact after an
analytical and or experimental study.
 The task of interpretation has two major aspects.
Continuity
 Explanatory concepts

4. Techniques of Interpretation
o Explanations
o Extraneous Information
o Guidance
o Relevant Factors

5. Precautions in Interpretation
 Data are appropriate
 Good homogeneity
 Proper analysis
 Avoid Errors

6. Report Writing
o Latin word ‘Portare’ means ‘to carry’
o RE+PORT = to carry information again
o Document giving summarised and interpretative
information of research done based on factual data,
opinions and about procedure used by the individual
or group.

7. Steps in Writing Report
Logical analysis of the subject matter
Preparation of the final outline
Preparation of the rough draft
Rearrange of the rough draft
 Preparation of the final bibliography
 Writing the final draft

8. Layout of the Research Report
Preliminary pages
 Main text
A) Introduction
B) Statement of findings and recommendation
C) Results
d) Implications of the results
E) Summary
 End matter

9. Types of Reports
 Technical Report
 Summary of results
 Nature of the study
 Methods employed
 Data
 Analysis of data and
presentation of findings
 Conclusions
 Bibliography
 Technical appendices
 Index
 Popular Report
 The findings and their implications
 Recommendations for action
 Objective of the study
 Method employed
 Results
 Technical appendices

10. Oral Presentation
 Effective way
 Used various visual devices
 Used in academic institutions

11. Mechanics of Writing a Research Report
 Size and physical design
 Procedure
 Layout
 Treatment of quotation
 The footnotes
 Documentation style
 Punctuation and abbreviation in
footnotes
 Use of statistical charts and graph
 The final draft
 Bibliography
 Presentation of the index

12. Precautions for Writing Research Report
 The researcher must give legitimate explanation and try to quest the cue
of uniformity. The technique teaches how observation should be done and
concepts be formulated.
 External information, if collected during the study while interpreting the
final result .
 It is advisable to consult someone who is candid honest, find out
omissions and error in logical argumentation.
 The researcher must complete the task of interpretation after considering
all relevant factors.

13. Conclusion
One should always keep in view the fact report writing is
an art which is learned by practice and experience, rather
than by mere doctrinarian.