Seminar Topic on
                  Research Methodology

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




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Research Report - Content

  • 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- IntegralParts 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- IntegralParts 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- IntegralParts 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- IntegralParts 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- IntegralParts 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
  • 7.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 8.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 9.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 10.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 11.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 12.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 13.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 14.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 15.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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
  • 16.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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.
  • 17.
    Research Report- IntegralParts 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- IntegralParts 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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    Research Report- IntegralParts End Report !