This presentation is a guide on writing a research report. Particularly, this is used in Grade 10 English class.

1. WRITING YOUR
RESEARCH REPORT

2. WRITING THE
INTRODUCTION

3. Parts of a Research Report
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

4. Introduction
 The introduction part of your research report establishes
the nature of your study. The introduction serves the
purpose of leading the reader from a general subject
area to a particular field of research. One usually starts
from the international picture of a problem (mega level),
the local level (macro level), and going down to the
context of the research by setting the local scene (micro
level)(Sicat, 2009).

5. Parts of the Introduction
Brief Background
Objectives
Significance of the Study
Literature Review

6. Brief background
It provides an interview of the
scope of the research.

7. Objectives of the Study
Articulate what you intend to
find out or achieve in the study.

8. Significance of the Study
Discuss the relevance of the study
to your intended audience. Cite the
specific benefits that they can get
from the findings of the research.

9. Literature Review
Discuss previous studies done on
the chosen topic. Discuss how
your research relates to these
previous researches.

12. Citing Sources
An in-text citation recognizes your
research source for a paraphrased
information or quotation.
Two Ways of Citing Sources:
1. Direct quotation
2. Paraphrase

13. Short quotation examples:
 According to Jones (1998), “the students often had
difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first
time” (p.199).
 Jones (1998) found “students often had difficulty using
APA style” (p.199); what implications does this have for
teachers?
 She stated, “Students often had difficulty using APA style”
(Jones, 1998, p. 199), but she did not offer an explanation
as to why.

14. Summary or Paraphrase examples:
 According to Jones (1998), APA style is a difficult
citation format for first-time learners.
 APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time
learners (Jones, 1998).

15. Two authors:
Research by Wegener and Petty (1994) supports…
(Wegener & Petty, 1994)
Kernis et al. (1993) suggest…
(Kernis et al., 1993)

16. Two authors:
Research by Wegener
and Petty (1994)
supports…
(Wegener & Petty, 1994)
Kernis et al. (1993)
suggest…
(Kernis et al., 1993)
Three authors:

17.  Unknown author:
A similar study was done of students learning to format research papers (“Using Citations,” 2001).
 Organization as an author:
According to the American Psychological Association (2000)…
 Two or more works in the same parentheses:
(Berndt, 2002; Harlow, 1983)
 Citing indirect sources:
(Johnson, 1985, as cited in Smith, 2003, p.102)
 Citing source with no date:
(Johnson, n.d.)

18. B. Quote the following using correct APA in-text citations.
1. Bullying creates memories that often last a lifetime.
Book title: Cyberbullying Year published: 2008 Page: 1
Authors: Robin M. Kowalski, Susan P. Limber, and Patricia W. Agatston
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2. As children get older, their use of physical aggression typically decreases but it is
sometimes replaced by verbal aggression such as name-calling or teasing.
Book title: Aggression and Bullying Year published: 2002 Page: 5
Authors: Suzanne Cuerin and Eilis Hennessy
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19. C. Paraphrase the following using correct APA in-text citations.
1. A bully is not simply a person acting aggressively, but one who does so in order to dominate
someone less powerful, typically repeatedly and without justification.
Book title: Children and Bullying: How Parents and Educators can Reduce Bullying at School
Author: Ken Rigby Year published: 2008 Page: 170
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2. Without adult leadership and actions required to enforce any anti-bullying prevention/intervention
program bullying will continue.
Research title: Adults Role in Bullying Year of Publication: 2013 Page: 296
Researchers: Charles E. Notar and Sharon Padgett
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20. You already have selected your own research topic on a relevant social issue, then write
your introduction with correct in-text citations. You may use another sheet of paper if the
space below is not enough.
OUTPUT 5
Research Topic:
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Introduction:
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21. WRITING THE BODY

22. Body
 The body of a research report contains substantial amount of
information that needs to be clearly and accurately presented and
analyzed. The data that will be presented in this section are meant
to address the research questions or objectives. In presenting the
gathered information you can use pie charts, graphs, or tables. Note
that you must introduce each illustration appropriately followed by
an adequate discussion of the data presented.

23. Body
 You also need to use related studies to support or refute the
findings. You can do this by incorporating the notes (summary,
quote, paraphrase) that you have gathered in the pre-writing
phase.

24. Body
According to the Sacred Heart University Library (2020), there are two
ways on how to present and organize the results:
 Present the results followed by a short explanation of the findings.
 Present a section and then discuss it, before presenting the next
section then discussing it, and so on.

25. Tables, Figures, and Graphs
- Tables and graphs are visual representations.
- They are often used to report research findings as they show
patterns and relationships
(Fisher, et.al 2008).

30. WRITING THE
CONCLUSION

31. Conclusion
The conclusion is crucial in bringing home the highlights of the research
paper (Almonte, et.al. 2015). A well-written conclusion allows readers to
understand why your research should matter to them, as it does not only
present the summary of the findings and the restatement of the research
problem, but also offer synthesis of key points (Sacred Heart University
Library, 2020). Remember that the conclusion should be concise and to the
point. Highlight key findings and demonstrate implications (University of
Southern California, 2021). Unnecessary details must be avoided and focus
on highlighting the significance of the findings of the research.
Recommendations based on the results of the study are also included in
the conclusion.

34. Body. Present the result and discussion of your research data.
Incorporate related studies to support or refute your findings. Cite your
sources to avoid plagiarism. You may use another sheet of paper if the
space below is not enough.
OUTPUT 6
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35. Conclusion. Summarize your findings. Write recommendations based on
the findings. Conclude your research report with the highlights of the
impact and significance of your research. 2-3 paragraphs are enough. You
may use another sheet of paper if the space below is not enough.
OUTPUT 7
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36. FINAL TASK.
Using what you have learned about
writing a research report and the notes
that you have gathered in the previous
learning segments.
Your research reports needs to have the
following parts.

37. I. Introduction (Background Information,
Objectives of the Study, Significance of the Study,
Related Literature)
II. Body (Present and analyze your research data or
information. Incorporate the notes, summary,
paraphrase, and direct quotations that you wrote
during the pre-writing phase.)
III. Conclusion (Summarize your findings. Include a
set of recommendations to address the issue or
concern that you have tackled in your research report.)