The document discusses the introduction and conclusion sections of a report. The introduction includes the purpose, background, method of investigation, and scope. It uses present and past tense and numbered headings. The background provides information on the problem being investigated and can reference secondary data sources. The method states how the primary investigation was conducted, such as through questionnaires. The scope outlines the areas of investigation, including respondent profiles and at least three other areas. The conclusion restates what was done in the previous chapters and explains the research nature, methods, findings, and ensures the reader understands the arguments presented.

1. THE INTRODUCTION AND THE CONCLUSION
Mrs. M. Annalakshmi
Asst. Professor of English

2. PARTS OF A REPORT
⮚ Title Page
⮚ Table of Contents
⮚ Executive Summary
⮚ Introduction
⮚ Findings Body of report
⮚ Conclusions
⮚ Recommendations
⮚ Bibliography/References
⮚ Appendices

7. INTRODUCTION
⮚ Four sections: Purpose, Background,
Method of Investigation, Scope
⮚ Take note of language conventions
(i.e. typical words and phrases that are
used)
⮚ Uses present and past tense
⮚ Format – numbered headings

9. 1.2 Background
⮚ Provides information on the problem or
situation that gave rise to the investigation
⮚ May refer to secondary data,
e.g. newspaper report (i.e. data that was
discovered by someone else)

10. 1.3 Method of Investigation
⮚ States how investigation was carried out,
e.g. questionnaires issued to [how many people]
for [how long]
⮚ This is called primary data (i.e. data that is
discovered by you, the writer of the report)
⮚ May include references to secondary data
Example
Questionnaires were issued to 100 teenagers
from 25 educational institutions on 25 June 2010

11. 1.4 Scope
⮚ States the areas of investigation, e.g.
reasons, consequences, etc., i.e. what
information you need in order to meet
your purpose
⮚ First scope item is respondents’
profile
⮚ There should be at least 3 other

12. CONCLUSION
Conclusion is the last chapter of your thesis.
Here you have to recapitulate, in a more
cohesive way, What you have done in the
previous chapters. Explain the nature of your
research and methods you used to research
it.The reader should get the impression that
you have argued well and presented your
findings in a meaningful and purposeful
Manner.

13. THE MAIN CHAPTERS
⮚ Clarity
⮚ Unity
⮚ Coherence
⮚ Emphasis
⮚ Interest
⮚ Point of view