RESEARCH REPORT OUTLINE

THE TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
AUTHORISATION LETTER
THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction and relevant details

Results of data analysis
conclusions and recommendations

THE INTRODUCTORY SECTION

Statement of problem,
Research objectives,
Background information as to why and how the research was initiated.
Research goals.

THE BODY OF THE REPORT

The
The
The
The

qualitative research conducted.

literature survey,
theoretical framework and
hypothesis formulated

Research Design

Sampling design
Data collection method
Nature of the study
Time frame
unit of analysis
Data analysis done to test the hypothesis
Findings along with tabular and pictorial depiction
Results of data analysis
Hypothesis substantiated/unsubstantiated

THE FINAL PART

Conclusions from the findings

Recommendations
Limitations of the study

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
References for the literature review
APPENDIX