Planning Long Reports

Planning Long Reports

In this lecture you will learn to:

     —Define the problem to be solved by studying and outlining the issues to be analyzed.

     —Identify and analyze the issues that have to be analyzed during your study.

     —Prepare a work plan for conducting your investigation, planning the necessary steps, estimating their timing, and deciding on the sources of information required.

     —Organize the research phase of the investigation, including the identification of secondary and primary sources of data.

     —Draw sound conclusions and develop practical recommendations.

       Develop a final outline and visual aid plan for the report.

Five steps in Planning a Report

  • Define the outline and purpose
  • Outline the issue for investigation
  • Prepare a work plan
  • Conduct research
  • Analyze and interpret data, draw conclusions and develop recommendations

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