Do’s The assessment findings need to be comprehensively covered in the main report. Only the details need to be attached as annexure . Present an Executive summary in case the report is lengthy Substantiate your argument or inference by supporting with tangible data with information source
Do’s Provide pictures, maps, drawings, graphs etc. where relevant to make the report more clear to the readers Clearly mention the recommended response actions Mention the process/ methodology of the NA.
Do’s Mention the list of people met and their contacts Mention the access route/s Mention local resources (logistics, food, manpower, construction material etc.)
Planning (sample) Area (District/Block/village) Team formation/team leader/lead agency No. of villages to be covered Data collection Timeline- submission of formats/presentation in RC/Draft report Compilation and analysis (IAG & Sphere) Report available Dissemination to wider group (IAG & Sphere)
How to move in field Decide LEAD agency/person Share contact of each other (identify villages) Decide logistics/Mobile App/formats printed/sufficient photocopies Take pictures (support document) Decide meeting point Decide respondents Move in Small groups GD/FGD/Interview/Observation Fill/ finalise in before leaving village ( Quality check of formats)
Don’ts Do not make sweeping statements Do not generalise your specific observations Do not make long paragraphs making the report text heavy.
Don’ts Do not take sensitive information for granted, deal with it wisely. Try not to write lengthy report Do not use complicated language