Topic - Environmental problems
Writing a Research Report (or) Term Paper A: What is a report?
it is a short, sham, concise document which is written for a particular purpose and audience.
it is an analyses a situation or problem, often making recommendations for future action.
it is a factual report and needs to be clear and well-structured.
it is a systematic, well organized document which defines and analyses a subject or problem and may include:
• record of an events
• interpretation of the significance events or facts
• evaluation of facts
• results of research presented
• discussion of outcomes
• course of action
B: Four (4) Steps in Academic Report Writing
• Plan : it is about the topic to be discussed about the report.
• Write : it pertains to the parts and the format of the report.
• Reference : it refers to the sources books/website use in the report.
• Review : it is about the overall and other guidelines of the report.
1: PLAN
Select your topic (interest)
Define your purpose (clear)
Know the guidelines for your report (format)
Research your topic (library and website)
Prewriting your report (main idea)
2.Introduction
discuss your topic =importance of your topic
Body
discuss the types and types
discuss the style
discuss the description
point out related literature
Conclusion/Summary
provide your final thought
concluding statement
C. References
books
website
magazine
online sources
4 Format
MLA format
Website format
indirect quotation
direct quotation
o Parts of the Report
Title Page
Content Page
Abstract
Introduction of the Report
Body of the Report
Results
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation