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RESEARCH REPORT
PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION
Prepared By:
Vikas
Dalmia
2
RESEARCH REPORTRESEARCH REPORT
• A research report is:
– a written document or oral presentation based on a written
document that communicates the purpose, scope,
objective(s), hypotheses, methodology, findings, limitations
and finally, recommendations of a research project to
others.
– The last stage of a marketing research process.;
– It is more than a summary of findings; rather it is a record of
the research process.
• The researcher has to convince the client [and others
who may read the report] that the research findings
can be acted on for their own benefit.
3
Types of Research Report ITypes of Research Report I
• Any research report contains:
– descriptions on methodology,
– results obtained,
– and recommendations made.
• The basic orientation of a research report depends on
its audience. Before writing the report
– the researcher must know his or her audience;
– he/she may have to make assumptions about the
composition, background and interests of the target
readers.
4
Types of Research Report IITypes of Research Report II
• Two types of reports:-
– Technical Report: suitable for a target audience of
• researchers, research managers or other people familiar
with and interested in the technicalities such as research
design, sampling methods, statistical details etc.,
– Popular Report: suitable for:
• a more general audience, interested mainly in the research
findings as it is non-technical in nature.
– The writing style is designed to facilitate easy and
rapid reading and understanding of the research
findings and recommendations.
5
REPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION PROCESSREPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION PROCESS
Pre-report
Writing
Activities
Report
Writing
Activities
Post
Report
Writing
Problem Definition,
Research Design
and Methodology
Data
Analysis
Interpretation of
Research
findings
Report
Preparation
Oral
Presentattion
Reading of the
Report by the
client
RESEARCH
FOLLOW-UP
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The first step in the process involvesThe first step in the process involves....
• the interpretation of the results of data analysis
in light of:
– the marketing research problem investigated,
– and the research design and methodology followed.
• The research report is a means of communication
that can be understood, believed, trusted by
everyone who are likely to be affected by the
research, and acted upon by the decision maker.
7
Before writing the report…Before writing the report…
• the researcher should discuss: the major
findings, conclusions, and recommendations
with the key decision makers.
– necessary to ensure that the report meets the client's
needs and is ultimately accepted.
• The entire marketing research project:
– should be summarized in a single written report or in
several reports addressed to different readers.
– should present the findings in such a way that they
can be used directly as input into decision making.
8
Oral PresentationOral Presentation
• Generally, an oral presentation supplements
the written report.
• The client should be given adequate time to
read the report.
– If necessary, the researcher should assist the
client in understanding the report,
implementing the findings, undertaking
further research, and evaluating the research
process in retrospect.
9
Report FormatReport Format
• No universally accepted standard format or style
for research writing. Different researchers may
prepare their reports differently.
– The personality, background, expertise, and
responsibility of the researcher and those of the
decision maker for whom the report is written interact
to give each report a unique character.
– Report formats are likely to vary with the nature of the
project itself. However, the research report closely
resembles the steps of the marketing research process.
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Most research reports include the following elements:Most research reports include the following elements:
I. Title page
II. Letter of transmittal
III. Table of contents
IV. List of tables
V. List of graphs
VI. List of appendices
VII. List of exhibits
VIII. Executive summary
a. Major findings
b. Conclusions
c. Recommendations
IX. Introduction
a. Background to the
problem
b. Statement of the problem
X. Approach to the problem
XI. Research design
a. Type of research design
b. Information needs
c. Data collection from secondary sources
d. Data collection from primary sources
e. Scaling techniques
f. Questionnaire development and pretesting
g. Sampling techniques
h. Field work
XII. Data analysis
a. Methodology
b. Plan of data analysis
XIII. Results
XIV. Limitations and caveats
XV. Conclusions and recommendations
XVI. Appendix
a. Questionnaires and forms
b. Statistical output
c. Lists
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The results...
• may be presented in several chapters of the report.
– For example, a Malaysian researcher conducting
a national survey, may perform the data analysis
in two stages.
• First, he or she may analyze the overall national
sample followed by nine separate analysis for each
of the states.
• The results may then be presented in ten chapters
[ one overall plus nine state based] instead of one.
12
Report Writing IReport Writing I
• Effective report writing is an art.
• Some basic points to note in writing a report.
– Readers: The report should take into account the level of
readers' technical sophistication, their interest in the project,
ability to understand as well as the circumstances under which
they will read the report and how they will use it..
– Adherence to study objectives: A research report must show
that the research objectives have been accomplished..
– Easy to follow: The most basic characteristic of a good report
is that it is easy to follow.
• It should be well organized, logically structured, and clearly and
lucidly written. Headings and sub-headings should be used for
different topics and subtopics respectively..
13
Report Writing IIReport Writing II
• Objective: Report writing should always be guided by
objectivity.
– Should accurately present the methodology, results, and
conclusions of the project, without slanting the findings
to conform to the expectations of management.
• Selectivity: A researcher must use his or her discretion in
deciding what should be included in the report.
• Concise: A report should be concise. Yet brevity should not
be achieved at the expense of completeness.
• Presentation: The report should be professionally done with
quality paper, good typing, and attractive binding.
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Report Writing III
• Visual aids: Key information presented in the text of a research
report should be reinforced with tables, graphs, pictures, maps, and
other visual devices.
• Guidelines for Tables: Statistical tables are a vital part of the report
and deserve special attention.
– Every table should have a number and brief but clear title.
– Basis or unit of measurement should be clearly stated to facilitate
understanding.
– The arrangement of the data item should emphasize the most important
aspect of the data being presented.
– If necessary, explanations, comments etc. should be provided as
footnotes.
– If the table presents secondary data, the source(s) must be cited clearly.
15
Oral PresentationOral Presentation
• Should be carefully prepared keeping the audience in
mind.
• A good presentation does not mean a lengthy presentation.
• Carefully selected visual aids such as graphs, tables,
charts, maps etc. help presentation.
– However, Too many visual aids, particularly statistical tables,
could often be boring and may not serve any purpose.
• During oral presentation, people may seek clarification.
– The speaker must be patient and should not show signs of anger
or frustration. He or she should be natural, establish eye contact
with the audience, and interact with them.
– Body language and descriptive gestures are also quite useful.

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Research report ppt

  • 1. RESEARCH REPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION Prepared By: Vikas Dalmia
  • 2. 2 RESEARCH REPORTRESEARCH REPORT • A research report is: – a written document or oral presentation based on a written document that communicates the purpose, scope, objective(s), hypotheses, methodology, findings, limitations and finally, recommendations of a research project to others. – The last stage of a marketing research process.; – It is more than a summary of findings; rather it is a record of the research process. • The researcher has to convince the client [and others who may read the report] that the research findings can be acted on for their own benefit.
  • 3. 3 Types of Research Report ITypes of Research Report I • Any research report contains: – descriptions on methodology, – results obtained, – and recommendations made. • The basic orientation of a research report depends on its audience. Before writing the report – the researcher must know his or her audience; – he/she may have to make assumptions about the composition, background and interests of the target readers.
  • 4. 4 Types of Research Report IITypes of Research Report II • Two types of reports:- – Technical Report: suitable for a target audience of • researchers, research managers or other people familiar with and interested in the technicalities such as research design, sampling methods, statistical details etc., – Popular Report: suitable for: • a more general audience, interested mainly in the research findings as it is non-technical in nature. – The writing style is designed to facilitate easy and rapid reading and understanding of the research findings and recommendations.
  • 5. 5 REPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION PROCESSREPORT PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION PROCESS Pre-report Writing Activities Report Writing Activities Post Report Writing Problem Definition, Research Design and Methodology Data Analysis Interpretation of Research findings Report Preparation Oral Presentattion Reading of the Report by the client RESEARCH FOLLOW-UP
  • 6. 6 The first step in the process involvesThe first step in the process involves.... • the interpretation of the results of data analysis in light of: – the marketing research problem investigated, – and the research design and methodology followed. • The research report is a means of communication that can be understood, believed, trusted by everyone who are likely to be affected by the research, and acted upon by the decision maker.
  • 7. 7 Before writing the report…Before writing the report… • the researcher should discuss: the major findings, conclusions, and recommendations with the key decision makers. – necessary to ensure that the report meets the client's needs and is ultimately accepted. • The entire marketing research project: – should be summarized in a single written report or in several reports addressed to different readers. – should present the findings in such a way that they can be used directly as input into decision making.
  • 8. 8 Oral PresentationOral Presentation • Generally, an oral presentation supplements the written report. • The client should be given adequate time to read the report. – If necessary, the researcher should assist the client in understanding the report, implementing the findings, undertaking further research, and evaluating the research process in retrospect.
  • 9. 9 Report FormatReport Format • No universally accepted standard format or style for research writing. Different researchers may prepare their reports differently. – The personality, background, expertise, and responsibility of the researcher and those of the decision maker for whom the report is written interact to give each report a unique character. – Report formats are likely to vary with the nature of the project itself. However, the research report closely resembles the steps of the marketing research process.
  • 10. 10 Most research reports include the following elements:Most research reports include the following elements: I. Title page II. Letter of transmittal III. Table of contents IV. List of tables V. List of graphs VI. List of appendices VII. List of exhibits VIII. Executive summary a. Major findings b. Conclusions c. Recommendations IX. Introduction a. Background to the problem b. Statement of the problem X. Approach to the problem XI. Research design a. Type of research design b. Information needs c. Data collection from secondary sources d. Data collection from primary sources e. Scaling techniques f. Questionnaire development and pretesting g. Sampling techniques h. Field work XII. Data analysis a. Methodology b. Plan of data analysis XIII. Results XIV. Limitations and caveats XV. Conclusions and recommendations XVI. Appendix a. Questionnaires and forms b. Statistical output c. Lists
  • 11. 11 The results... • may be presented in several chapters of the report. – For example, a Malaysian researcher conducting a national survey, may perform the data analysis in two stages. • First, he or she may analyze the overall national sample followed by nine separate analysis for each of the states. • The results may then be presented in ten chapters [ one overall plus nine state based] instead of one.
  • 12. 12 Report Writing IReport Writing I • Effective report writing is an art. • Some basic points to note in writing a report. – Readers: The report should take into account the level of readers' technical sophistication, their interest in the project, ability to understand as well as the circumstances under which they will read the report and how they will use it.. – Adherence to study objectives: A research report must show that the research objectives have been accomplished.. – Easy to follow: The most basic characteristic of a good report is that it is easy to follow. • It should be well organized, logically structured, and clearly and lucidly written. Headings and sub-headings should be used for different topics and subtopics respectively..
  • 13. 13 Report Writing IIReport Writing II • Objective: Report writing should always be guided by objectivity. – Should accurately present the methodology, results, and conclusions of the project, without slanting the findings to conform to the expectations of management. • Selectivity: A researcher must use his or her discretion in deciding what should be included in the report. • Concise: A report should be concise. Yet brevity should not be achieved at the expense of completeness. • Presentation: The report should be professionally done with quality paper, good typing, and attractive binding.
  • 14. 14 Report Writing III • Visual aids: Key information presented in the text of a research report should be reinforced with tables, graphs, pictures, maps, and other visual devices. • Guidelines for Tables: Statistical tables are a vital part of the report and deserve special attention. – Every table should have a number and brief but clear title. – Basis or unit of measurement should be clearly stated to facilitate understanding. – The arrangement of the data item should emphasize the most important aspect of the data being presented. – If necessary, explanations, comments etc. should be provided as footnotes. – If the table presents secondary data, the source(s) must be cited clearly.
  • 15. 15 Oral PresentationOral Presentation • Should be carefully prepared keeping the audience in mind. • A good presentation does not mean a lengthy presentation. • Carefully selected visual aids such as graphs, tables, charts, maps etc. help presentation. – However, Too many visual aids, particularly statistical tables, could often be boring and may not serve any purpose. • During oral presentation, people may seek clarification. – The speaker must be patient and should not show signs of anger or frustration. He or she should be natural, establish eye contact with the audience, and interact with them. – Body language and descriptive gestures are also quite useful.