1. Seminar Topic on
Research Methodology
Research
Report-
Integral
Parts
Presented By : Alexander T C , Roll No.3 MBA 2nd Semester , IMK-UoK

2. Research Report- Integral Parts
Index 1.
2.
Introduction
Reports – When Made
3.D i f f e r e n t Ty p e s o f R e p o r t s
4.Integral Parts
a) Title Page
b ) Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
c) Proposal & Authorization
d) Synopsis
e) Introductory Section
f) Body of report
g) Final Part
h) Acknowledgements
i) References
j) Appendix
5. Summary

3. Research Report- Integral Parts
Introduction
Structured Document In Writing
1. What do mean by a Stating the
Research Report?  Purpose
 Findings &
 Relevance
2. What is the Ultimate
Provide the
Purpose of research
and When a  Needed Information
Research becomes in a
fruitful ?  Simple Organized Manner
to the
 Intended User
to help
 Decision Making

4. Research Report- Integral Parts
Introduction
Research No matter how
report is as important your
important as conclusions or how
performing perfect your research ;
research without a Good Written
itself. Report , your study is
no good .

5. Research Report- Integral Parts
Reports- When made?
OBSERVATION OF AREA OF
RESEARCH
GENERATION SCIENTIFIC
PROBLEM THEORETICAL OF RESEARCH
DEFINITION FRAME WORK HYPOTHESES DESIGN
PRELIMINARY
DATA
COLLECTION DATA COLLECTION
ANALYSIS
INTERPRETATION
NO
DEDUCTION
Hypotheses substantiated ?
YES
Research question answered
REPORT MANAGERIAL
REPORT
DECISION
WRITING PRESENTATION MNAKING

6. Research Report- Integral Parts
Types of Reports
Reports differ in format and emphasis.
1.Technical–background Report
2.Instruction Leaflets And Manuals
3.Feasibility Report
4.Primary Research Report
5.Technical Specifications
6.Proposals
7.Business Prospectus

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Integral Parts
Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
• Researchers,
Organizations 3. Proposal & Authorization
and even 4. Synopsis
Guides can 5. Introductory Section
have their 6. Body of report
own preferred 7. Final Part
methods of
8. Acknowledgements
constructing
reports 9. References
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page Indicates what the study is all about
2. Table of Contents
3. Proposal &
Authorization (<Title>)
4. Synopsis A Study of Portfolio
Management & Risk
5. Introductory Section Management In Investment
6. Body of report Firms
7. Final Part
8. Acknowledgements
9. References
10. Appendix Sponsor’s Name
Name of Researcher(s)
Affiliations
Date of report

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page Listing Important Heading & Sub headings.
2. Table of Contents Tables and Figures to be listed separately.
3. Proposal & Page Page
Authorization 1. Proposal 1 7. Conclusions 29-35
4. Synopsis 2. Letter of Authorization 2 8. Recommendations 36-38
3. Introduction –with 3-6 9. Limitations of 39-41
5. Introductory Section problem identified – Study
6. Body of report background Goals 10. Acknowledgement 42-43
7. Final Part 4. Preliminary Data 6-10 11. References 44-47
8. Acknowledgements 5. Research design – 11-15 12. Tables 48
Study type-Nature- 13. Graphs 49
9. References Sampling design-Data 14. Appendices 50
10. Appendix Collections methods-
Analysis Techniques
used-
6. Results of Data 16-28
Analysis- Hypothesis
Substantiated or Un
substantiated

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Proposal & Copy of letter authorizing the researcher
Authorization to conduct the investigative study
detailing the scope of study . Also state
4. Synopsis the blessings of the sponsor organization
5. Introductory Section for the goals of study
6. Body of report
7. Final Part
8. Acknowledgements
9. References
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents Executive Summary (a brief
3. Proposal & account of research study) stating
Authorization important information on
4. Synopsis
5. Introductory • Problem Section
• Sample design
Section
• Data Collection Methods
6. Body of report • Analysis Result
7. Final Part • Findings & recommendations
8. Acknowledgements • Suggestions
9. References
Limited to 3 or less pages
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Proposal & • Statement on problem under
Authorization investigation
4. Synopsis • Research Objectives
5. Introductory • Background Information why &
Section How the study initiated
6. Body of report
7. Final Part Must focus on relevancy
8. Acknowledgements timeliness appropriateness
9. References explain the context
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents • Interviews
3. Proposal & • Surveys
Authorization • Theories Applied
4. Synopsis • Hypothesis
5. Introductory • Sample Design
Section • Data Collection Methods
6. Body Of Report • Nature & Type Of Study
7. Final Part
8. Acknowledgements Details of tests and results with
9. References Graphs & Charts if any
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents • Conclusions Drawn
3. Proposal & • Findings
Authorization • Recommendations (if so
4. Synopsis provided in the Scope of study)
5. Introductory
Section • Cost Benefits analysis
6. Body Of Report • Limitations If any
7. Final Part • Flaws in sampling (for reasons
8. Acknowledgements beyond one’s control )
9. References
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Proposal & A word of thanks to
Authorization
4. Synopsis • Sponsor
5. Introductory Section • Guides if any
6. Body Of Report • Surveyors
7. Final Part • Liaisons
8. Acknowledgements • Organizations associated
9. References
10. Appendix

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page
List of references and
2. Table of Contents
citations used
3. Proposal &
Authorization
E.g..
4. Synopsis
• Annual report- RBI- 2011
5. Introductory
Page 236
Section
• Sec 2.b, BR Act ,1956
6. Body Of Report
7. Final Part
Foot notes if any may be
8. Acknowledgements
either shown separately at
9. References the end of report or at the
10. Appendix bottom of the page where
it occurs.

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Integral Parts
1. Title Page List of materials used
2. Table of Contents
3. Proposal & • Organizational Chart
Authorization • Materials like clippings used
4. Synopsis to substantiate the report
5. Introductory Section • Questionnaire used
6. Body Of Report
7. Final Part
8. Acknowledgements If many to list may be
9. References referred to as Appendix A, B
10. Appendix C ..or I, II , III etc and so on

18. Research Report- Integral Parts
Conclusion
Checklist for your Report Checklist for your Report
□ Detailed plan and timetable □ The report is pleasing to the eye
completed □ Tables, figures and appendices
□ My work addresses the are referred to in the text
question that was posed □ Tables, figures and appendices
□ Draft report written are meaningfully labelled
□ Any departmental □ The report is written in the
guidelines have been required style
adhered to □ The report is written at an
□ Required sections have not appropriate technical level
been omitted □ Spelling, grammar and
□ Numbering of sections is punctuation is correct
consistent □ Any shortcomings are mentioned
□ Pages are numbered □ The conclusion is based on the
□ The report follows a logical findings
progression □ All cited material has been
accurately referenced

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