ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY - RESEARCH REPORT
TASK OUTLINE:
After submission of the Report Introduction, students are required to finalise their research report (total 2000 - 2500 words) in accepted
academic format. The Report Final follows on from the Introduction and is based on research from primary and secondary sources. Final
submissions must include the following elements:
- An abstract, which provides a complete overview of the report
- The Report Introduction (referenced), which:
o Provides context and background relating to the topic
o Explains key concepts and terminology
o Reviews existing literature regarding the topic
o Presents the research objective and hypothesis
- A description of the methods used to gather primary research data
- An interpretation of results, which includes a minimum of three [3] graphs or tables
- A discussion and conclusions section, which presents, analyses and compares findings in relation to other research
- Recommendations for further research or implementation of current research findings
- A reference list (for the Report Final only)
- An appendices section, which includes the following:
o Blank questionnaire with ‘Invitation to Participate in Research' cover sheet
o Tabulated raw data
o Printed evidence of sources with relevant sections highlighted (in the order in which they appear in the reference list).
QUESTIONNAIRE - Research Report
1. Identify any spelling, grammatical, vocabulary problems
2. Identify any confusing questions or statements
3. Are the instructions for more complicated questions clear for you (participant)?
4. Analyse the attributes. Are they relevant? Does the questionnaire have enough attributes to use for comparison and discussion later?
5. Do you see any biased/leading/sensitive questions?
6. Evaluate the overall formatting. Is it neat, consistent, professional in appearance?
7. Are there clear headings/categories/elements?
8. After considering the above, meet with your classmate and discuss.
Discussion and conclusion
500 words (5 paragraphs)
Paragraph 1: Restate report aim and compare results to aim - Comparison of results with hypothesis
Paragraph 2: Results supporting hypothesis
Paragraph 3: Results contradicting hypothesis
Paragraph 4: Results unrelated to hypothesis
Use in-text references in paragraphs 2-4
Comparison of results with other research/literature
6 references minimum (you must 'recycle' most sources from introduction) Use reporting verbs (different structures).
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Restate report aims Conclude whether results are consistent with hypothesis
How has your research contributed to our understanding of this area?
References: The Influence of Social Media on Body Image by LIM Nicole Ying Hwee Feb 2016)
Attachment:- Research Report.zip