Assignment On Report Writing: Submitted by
Assignment On Report Writing: Submitted by
Assignment On Report Writing: Submitted by
Semester : First
Major : Management Studies
Batch : 8th
Course Name : Business Communication
Course Code : MGT 105
Submitted To:
Name: Abu Sayef Md Muntaquimul Bari Chowdhuri
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department of Management Studies
Title Page
This includes the name of the author(s) and the date of
report preparation. It should briefly but explicitly describe
the purpose of the report.
Terms of Reference
Under this heading a brief explanation could be included
of who will read the report (audience) why it was written
(purpose) and how it was written (methods). It may be in
the form of a subtitle or a single paragraph.
Summary
There needs to be a summary of the major points,
conclusions, and recommendations. It needs to be short
as it is general overview of the report. Some people will
read the summary and only skim the report, so it has to be
made sure that it includes all the relevant information. It
would be the best to write this last so one should include
everything, even the points that might be added at the
last minute.
Introduction
The main body of the report is set in the introduction. The
target and goal of the report should be explained
thoroughly. If there is any problem or binding, it has to be
identified clearly. Description of research methods and the
set of the measurable factors should be described. Any
important history created while researching should be
included. In some reports, particularly in science subjects,
individual headings for Methods and Results are used
prior to the main body of the report.
Methods
Under this heading information may be used like: list of
equipment which was used in research, description of
those equipments like how they were used, explanation of
the strategy which was followed, topical information on
used materials, including sources of materials and details
of any preparation. One should mention the problems one
has been faced with and the posterior changes in
methods.
Results
A summary of all the results of the experiments and
investigations of any important diagrams, graphics, and
tables of gathered data that represents one’s report
should be included in this heading. Have to present a
report in a logical pattern without any comment.
Discussion
This is the main part of a report because under this
heading someone should discuss the material of one’s
report. The facts and evidence one has gathered should be
analyzed and discussed with specific reference to the
problem or issue. If the discussion is lengthy then one
should make segment into section headings. This
segmentation should be in logical process and should
maintain the chain of command. This divided section
should be easy to follow. One should use headings and
subheadings to make the report discussion clear. Have to
use bullet points to present a series of points in an easy to
follow list. As with the whole report, all sources used
should be acknowledge and correctly referenced.
Appendices
Under this heading one should include all the supporting
information which has been used but not published. This
might include tables, graphs, questionnaires, surveys or
transcripts. Refer to the appendices in the body of his
report.
Bibliography
One’s bibliography should list, in alphabetical order by
author, all published sources referred to in the report.
There are different styles of using references and
bibliographies. Referring to the study guide Referencing
and Bibliographies and checking his departmental
handbook for guidelines. Texts which was consulted but
did not refer to directly could be grouped under a
separate heading such as Background Reading and listed
in alphabetical order using the same format as in his
bibliography.
Acknowledgements
One may wish to acknowledge the assistance of particular
organizations or individuals who provided information,
advice or help.