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Writing the end of project report is often the most stressful part of the Project Work. But it does not have to be this way! It can actually be seamless and even fun, but only if you’re prepared for it.

In this practical and hands-on course, you’ll learn tips, tricks and how-tos on writing effective project reports. You’ll also get many templates and checklists that you can readily use in your own reports.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the structure of the report and its components
• Identify the elements of a good report
• Apply writing skills, such as note-taking, paraphrasing and referencing techniques,
• in their next project report
• Plan an outline for their report

Course outline

Overview

• Characteristics of a good research report
• Key sections of a research report
• Stages in project reporting

Module 1:

Structure of a Research Report: Part 1

• Research Methods section
• Writing the Summary and Findings

Module 2:

Structure of a Research Report: Part 2

• Writing the Discussions and Conclusion sections
• Making Recommendations

Module 3:

Structure of a Research Report: Part 3

• Writing the Introduction section
• Writing the Abstract
• The Bibliography and Appendices

Module 4:

Planning your Research Report

• Tips for writing your report
• Using formal language