Project Report Writing-2
Project Report Writing-2
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
parties as well.
Dedication page
This is where the researcher dedicate the
research to a deity, someone, dead or/and
alive.
This is different from the acknowledgement.
Abstract
This is the synopsis of the research work.
It is often written last with the tense in past.
Usually less than 200 words summarizing
reference.
The table of content should be edited at the
unambiguous.
In the main content, the figure/table should
be well-labelled.
(The body of the work).
Chapter One:
This is usually the introduction.
This describes the background, scope and purpose of
the research.
The rest of the report should be tied to the
information supplied.
The researcher should strive to present sufficient
details regarding why the study was carried out.
It should not be rushed, a gradual build-up of the
content from bottom to top is ideal.
It should be closed with a linking paragraph that
would disclose the objectives, constraints and
limitations.
Chapter two:
This is usually the literature review.
This presents basically, the work done by others.
It is on the ground work done by others that the
current research is to be based, hence the review.
It sums up the pros and cons of all past work but
due credit should be given to the various Authors
(see the guide on referencing on this website).
The use of quotations should be less in use, more
of paraphrasing (reading and making out meaning
in your own words), making comments in the review
is great as well; it just depends on the context.
Chapter three:
This is usually the research methodology.
Here the language used should be in past tense.
It is a sum-up of the research design,
procedures, the area and population of study.
The data sampling and data sources are
detailed as well.
The method used, from all alternatives, should
also be justified.
The materials and equipment used is also
included.
Chapter four:
This is usually for data presentation and
analysis (results).
The results obtained in the research are
presented here.
Visual aids like graphs, charts and the likes
General Information:
Basically project has five main section or
Chapters.
Though the content might differs from school
will address the problem of..." Guiding questions for this area are:
•Does the problem pose significance for education?
•Will the problem present data that explains previously unexplained
facts?
•Will the problem serve as a point of departure for the project?
literature?
•Is each hypothesis clearly stated?
•Are the hypotheses testable?
importance.
Significance of the Project-this section provides answers as to
what the project will contribute.
It should specifically state the value of the
project.
Why is this project?
Chapter Two: Literature Review
This section deals with review of both empirical and
theoretical literatures.
After you have explained your contribution in chapter one,
then you write literature review in this section.
Remember, it will be very hard for people to understand how
your paper is different from others’ given that they don’t
understand your paper yet, and most of them have not read
the other papers.
It is not necessary to cite every single paper in the literature.
The main point of the literature review should be to set your
paper off against the 4 or 5.
And to give proper credit to people who deserve priority for
things that might otherwise seem new in your paper.
Depending on your assignment, preparing a literature review
might entail an exhaustive library search or referencing a
single paper.
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You should have notes, either on index cards or in less on
your computer, on the books and articles you have read.
Read over your summaries and comments and begin to look
for common themes that can organize your review.
The first section should discuss previous research that is
directly relevant to your paper (not every single paper written
on the topic).
The review need not only be topical, but can include research
that employs the same methods you are using, analyzes a
similar model, uses the same dataset, etc.
Keep in mind that your main contribution will be to your
discipline.
This means, you should be able to relate your work mostly to
previous discipline papers!
If you are working on an interdisciplinary topic (such as
health), it is fine to cite a couple of papers from another
discipline.
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This is a vital part of the proposal that you present
to your committee.
It is evidence that you are thoroughly knowledgeable
in the field?
•Is there a consensus on relevant issues or is there significant debate?
•What are the various positions?
•What direction should my project take based on my review of the
literature?
Introduction-give the reader a description of the procedure you used in
historically?, etc.
What sections will be included in the chapter?
Chapter Three: Research Methods
This section deals with the methodology you are adopting in
your research work.
The research design, data analysis, data gathering and source
of the data you are using and the period it covers.
Describe whether you have a panel, cross section or time
series in the case of economics.
The validity of the instrument among others.
The second section should present (relevant) descriptive
statistics of the data.
You should have a couple of tables with means and standard
deviations for the variables you will be using in the analysis.
The methodology section describes your basic research plan.
It usually begins with a few short introductory paragraphs
that restate purpose and research questions.
The phraseology should be identical to that used in Chapter I.
Keep the wording of your research questions consistent
throughout the document.
Project Design
Project Design-describe each and every step to
be taken to do your project.
It is a type of "road map" that others must
follow if they choose to replicate your project.
Include all the steps you took in setting up
your project.
Describe what the final product of your project
will look like.
The clearer that you can make this for the
committee, the better.
Copies of all pertinent documents, instruction
sheets, etc. should be placed in the appendices.
Project Evaluation
Project Evaluation-describe how you will determine that your
project has been effective.
What measures will you take to modify/improve the product?
If you are using a human population, you must make an
Application for Approval of Investigations Involving the Use of
Human Subjects to the your Institutional Review Board before
you begin your project evaluation
. Talk to your advisor to make sure this important step is
completed. Refer to the Office of Research website:
http://www.boisestate.edu/research/Check in the forms area.
Timeline (present only in proposal)-give your committee a
schedule for your project including a project completion date.
Keep in mind the dates set for each semester by the graduate
college that determine deadlines for defending your
project/thesis.
Population and sampling
As you can see, it all begins with a precise definition of the population.
The whole idea of inferential research (using a sample to represent the
entire population) depends upon an accurate description of the population.
When you've finished your research and you make statements based on the
results, who will they apply to?
Usually, just one sentence is necessary to define the population.
Examples are: "The population for this study is defined as all adult
customers who make a purchase in our stores during the sampling time
frame", or "...all home owners in the city of Minneapolis", or "...all potential
consumers of our product".
sampling methods
While the population can usually be defined by a single
statement, the sampling procedure needs to be
described in extensive detail.
There are numerous sampling methods from which to
choose.
Describe in minute detail, how you will select the
sample.
Use specific names, places, times, etc. Don't omit any
details.
This is extremely important because the reader of the
paper must decide if your sample will sufficiently
represent the population.
Instrumentation
followed
(e.g., instructions that will be read to
participants,
presentation of an informed consent form,
etc.).
Analysis plan
The analysis plan should be described in detail.
Each research question will usually require its own
analysis.
Thus, the research questions should be addressed
one at a time followed by a description of the type
of statistical tests that will be performed to
answer that research question.
Be specific. State what variables will be included
in the analyses and identify the dependent and
independent variables if such a relationship exists.
Decision making criteria (e.g., the critical alpha
level) should also be stated, as well as the
computer software that will be used.
Validity and reliability
If the survey you're using was designed by
someone else, then describe the previous
validity and reliability assessments.
When using an existing instrument, you'll
reliability.
Validity
Validity refers to the accuracy or truthfulness of
a measurement.
Are we measuring what we think we are?
There are no statistical tests to measure validity.
All assessments of validity are subjective
opinions based on the judgment of the
researcher.
Nevertheless, there are at least three types of
validity that should be addressed and you should
state what steps you took to assess validity.
Face validity
Face validity refers to the likelihood that a
question will be misunderstood or
misinterpreted.
Pretesting a survey is a good way to increase
described here.
How to make sure your survey is valid.
Content validity
Content validity refers to whether an
instrument provides adequate coverage of a
topic.
Expert opinions, literature searches, and
survey truthfully.
The important point is for the researcher to
budget constraints.
Precisely list the limitations of the study.
Describe the extent to which you believe the
Chapter I
2) If the research question is testable, state the null hypothesis
appropriate table(s)
Numbers and tables are not self-evident.
If you use tables or graphs, refer to them in the text and explain
did.
Present plausible reasons why the results
If you do not include the authors name as part of the text, then both
the author's name and year are enclosed in parentheses. For example:
Questionnaire
Raw data
Ethical clearance
Informed consent
Conclusion
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wealth, weapon, authority, nature and
knowledge but knowledge is supreme---
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