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Format
Writing process
Problems
Example
Essay
Research report
Business letter
CV |
WRITING A RESEARCH REPORT |

Before
you start writing, first look at the format of a
research report.
Here are the steps of the writing
process for research reports :
- Find out what to write about by looking for
the keywords
- Get the information
- Take notes
- Write the theoretical background
- Choose a plan
- Make a plan
- Write paragraphs from your plan
- Use signpost words to link paragraphs
- Use numbering systems / headings to make separate sections
- Write and discuss the results
- Write the conclusions
- Write the recommendations
- Write the introduction
- Write the appendix/appendices
- Write the abstract

- Edit your work
- Give references
- Compile the list of contents
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If you want, have a look at an example of a complete
report. To see a complete thesis or mini-thesis, ask your librarian or
lecturer.
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