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1. T O P I C F O U R T E E N :
W R I T I N G A N D P R E S E N T I N G
T H E P R O J E C T R E P O R T
Research Methodology
2. In this chapter
I. Introduction
II. Getting started with writing
III. Report structure
IV. Content organization
V. Writing style appropriateness
VI. Oral presentation
4. II. Getting started with writing
Sufficient time
allocation for
writing
Appropriate
manners
during writing
Goal-based
and objective-
based writing
Planning out
the writing
process
Peer-review
during
composing
5. III. Report structure
Suggested structure
Content of the dissertation
Abstract
Introduction
Literature review & Theoretical framework
Research design
Results & Data finding
Discussion & Conclusions
Reference
Appendices
6. III. Report structure
Difference between Academic report
and Consultancy-Management report
The academic report:
Tends to be longer
Will be marked and graded
Will contain contextual descriptions
The consultancy report:
Less focus on the development of theory
Recommendations relating to the organisation’s business
7. III. Report structure
The abstract
1. Research questions and proper rationale?
2. How to proceed answering the research questions?
3. Findings in response to these questions?
4. Conclusions can be drawn?
8. III. Report structure
Introduction - include
The research questions(s) and a clear statement of research
objectives
Brief background and a guide to the storyline
Literature review - purpose
To set the study in the wider context
To show how study supplements existing work
9. III. Report structure
Results chapter(s) - purpose
To report the facts your research discovered
To support the facts with quotes from participants
Discussion chapter- purpose
To interpret results and relate the findings to the original
research goals and objectives
To indicate implications of the research
10. III. Report structure
Conclusion chapter – purpose
To answer the research question(s)
To meet the research objectives
To consider the findings
To present contributions to the topic in the literature
To reflect on any implications for future research
11. III. Report structure
References
Use a convention that is accepted by your university (e.g.
Harvard, APA)
Cite all sources referred to in the text
Check all citations to prevent plagiarism
Appendices
Include only essential supporting material
Include copies of interview schedules
Keep appendices to a minimum
12. IV. Content organization
1. Choosing the title
2. Telling a clear story
3. Helping the reader by-
Dividing your work
Previewing and summarising
Using suitable tables and graphics
Writing in a suitable style
13. V. Writing style appropriateness
Key points:
Clarity and simplicity – avoid jargon
Checking grammar and spelling
Preserving anonymity
Regularly revising each draft
