TOPIC 2: Writing a Report
3. Report
TOPIC: based on readings and/or practical work.
PURPOSE: to investigate, present, analyse and make recommendations.
OUTCOME: to present findings, recommend actions or changes.
READERS: teachers/tutors, clients, managers.
FORMAT: sections with numbered headings.
CONTENT: introduction, the body of the report, conclusions and references.
The choice of other sections of a report depends on its purpose.
STYLE: impersonal and objective
ASSESSMENT: based on demonstration of good research skills, objective presentation, and analysis of relevant information and findings.
A typical structure of a report:
- Title page
- Abstract
- Content
- Introductions
- Body of the report
- Conclusion
- References
- Appendices
Why do you have to write a report for the MUPIC project?
It is a way to convey findings of your work, a way to make recommendations based on your results. Reports are used in business, science, engineering and other fields. Writing a report is a simulation of a real-life situation. Reports are aimed toward a practical purpose.
Here you can find some more information on technical report writing guidelines:
https://www.theiet.org/media/5182/technical-report-writing.pdf
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/ei/internal/forstudents/engineeringdesign/studyguides/techreportwriting