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findings It is a also said to be a device through which the factors that seem to explain what has been observed by researcher in the course of the study can be better understood and it also provides a theoretical conception which can serve as a guide for further researches.
through interpretation why his findings are what they are and can make others to understand the real significance of his research findings
Technique of Interpretation
Researcher must give reasonable explanations of the relations which he has found and he must interpret the lines of relationship in terms of the underlying processes.
Extraneous information, if collected during the study, must be considered while interpreting the final results of research study, for it may prove to
and is honest in pointing out omissions and errors in logical argumentation before final interpretation. All relevant factors affecting the problem must be considered to avoid false generalization.
communicated to others.
The purpose of research is not well served unless the findings are made
known to others for sharing their views and hence requires utmost care.
Preparation of the final outline Preparation of the rough draft Rewriting and polishing of the rough draft Preparation of the final bibliography Writing the final draft
Main Text:
Introduction Literature survey Research statement and the objectives Research methodology (including sample design,
method of data collection) Results Implications of the results Summary and conclusions
Types of Reports
Technical Report: is used whenever a full written report of the study is required whether for record keeping or for public dissemination.
Summary of Results Nature of the study Methods employed Data Analysis of data and presentation of findings Conclusions Bibliography Technical appendices
Popular Report: is used if the research results have policy implications. A general outline of a popular report:
The findings and their implications Recommendations for action Objective of the study Methods employed
Results
Technical appendices
Oral Presentation
Oral presentation is useful as it
provides an opportunity for give-andtake decisions which generally lead to a better understanding of the findings and the implications. But it lacks of any permanent record concerning the research details.
supplemented by various visual devices. Use of slides, wall charts and blackboards is quite helpful in contributing to clarity and in reducing the boredom, if any.
Treatment of Quotations:
should be quotation marks and double space but if the
The footnotes
Footnotes are meant for cross references, citation of
authorities and sources, acknowledgement and explanation of a point of view. Footnote is not an end or a means of the display of scholarship Footnotes are placed at the bottom of the page on which the reference or quotation which they identify or supplement ends. Footnotes should be numbered usually begins with 1 in each chapter
sustain readers interest. 2. Abstract terminology and technical terms should be avoided in a research report. The report should be able to convey the matter as simply as possible. 3. Report must have a ready availability of the findings with charts, graphs, statistical tables etc. 4. The layout of the report should be well though out and must be appropriate and in accordance with the objective of the research problem.
grammatical mistakes and must be prepared strictly in accordance with the techniques of composition of report-writing such as the use of quotations, footnotes, documentation proper punctuation and use of abbreviations in footnotes and the like.
matter. It must reflect a structure wherein the different pieces of analysis relating to the research problem fit well 7. A research report should show originality and should necessarily be attempt to solve some intellectual problem. 8. Towards the end, the report must also state the policy implications relating to the problem under consideration. 9. Appendices should be enlisted in respect of all the technical data in the report.
report and must necessarily be given. 11. Index is also considered an essential part of a good report and as such must be prepared and appended at the end. 12. Report must be attractive in appearance, neat and clean, whether typed or printed