9.Steps in Report writing(Report writing).pptx

Various steps in Report Writing

1. Steps in Report writing Dr.S.Jayanthi Sobhana Asst.Professor Department of Commerce PA Sri Ramkrishna college of Arts& Science.

2. The research report will have, broadly, three parts. Part I : The Preliminary Pages Part II : The Main Text of the Research Report Part III : The End Matter

3. The preliminary pages of the research report should have the following main constituents . • Title and cover page • A foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements • Table of contents • List of tables • List of figures • List of appendices • List of abbreviations • Executive Summary

4. 1. Planning and Preparation Choose a topic:  Select a clear topic or research question for your study.  Develop a thesis statement:  Create a central argument or purpose for your research.  Create an outline:  Structure your report logically before you begin writing

5. 2. Conducting the Research Gather information:  Conduct research and experiments to collect data relevant to your topic.  Analyze data:  Analyze the collected data to identify findings and patterns . 

6. 3. Writing the Report Write a rough draft:  Write a first draft that documents your research process and findings.  Write the main sections:  Present your purpose, methods, results, and conclusions clearly and with evidence.  Prepare the final bibliography:  List all the sources you consulted in a consistent format. 

7. 4. Revising and Finalizing Rewrite and polish:   Revise the rough draft to improve logical flow, clarity, grammar, and spelling. Proofread:   Carefully check the final draft for any remaining mistakes before submitting it.