Research report

• Research report


  A type of report used in scientific fields of study, meant to present a clear and brief overview of your research so that readers can understand the purpose and result of your study
• Sections of a research report

  • Title of the Research Report
  • Table of Contents
  • Abstract or the synopsis
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Recommendations
  • References/Bibliography
  • Appendices
• Title of the Research Report

  A short title indicating the focus of the research report
• Table of Contents


  A listing of various sections (with page numbers) of the research report
• Abstract or the synopsis


  A summary of the major findings of the research
• Introduction


  Includes the focus of the study and why this particular topic is important
• Literature Review


  To highlight various researches in the same area of study
• Methodology


  A brief discussion on the process used in the research
• Results


  Contains the data obtained or results of the study
• Discussion


  Discusses the significance of the data gathered and how they fit in the body of knowledge connected to the particular topic being researched
• Conclusion


  Synthesizes the key points of the study based on the findings
• Recommendations


  Suggestions, commendations and, at times, corrective actions that need to be done based on the findings gathered in research
• References/Bibliography


  All materials used or referred to in the study
• Appendices


  Any additional material which will add more depth to the research report
• Criteria for selecting a research topic

  • The topic should be important
  • The topic should be your personal interest
  • The topic should be interesting to the general reader
  • The topic should be supported by various materials
  • The topic should be manageable
• Activity: Selecting a research topic

  1. Select group mates (6 to 7 members)

  2. Leaders will submit the list of members

  3. Identify 5 contemporary issues to work on as the research topic