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Unit 3 Report Writing

Unit Report Writing

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Learning Outcomes

After completing this unit, the learner will be able to:

◆ familiarise with the style and format of writing the research report logically and
objectively
◆ attain skills in the preparation of a research report

◆ gain insight on different types of reference style

Background

The final stage of the research work involves preparing a research report. This report
communicates the researcher’s findings and conclusions to the intended audience. It
serves as the primary means of sharing key elements of the research and acts as evidence
of the researcher’s efforts.
To make the report understandable to a wider audience, it should follow a proper
layout. Adherence to guidelines for citation, referencing, and other elements is essential.
This unit provides information on the format of preparing reports and the necessary
contents to include.

Keywords

Research report, Citation, Referencing, APA

SGOU - SLM - MCom Research Methodology 161