1. Reports In Book Form

2. Structure Front Matter Cover Title Page Letter of Transmittal
List of Illustrations
Abstract and Summary
Introduction
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3. Structure (contd.) Main body Back Matter Introduction
Discussion or Description
Conclusion
Recommendations
Back Matter
Appendices
List of References
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
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4. DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, YEAR
Cover
All CAPS and Bold
Recommended font – Times New Roman
MAIN TITLE
NAME
COLLEGE NAME
TSEC
DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, YEAR
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5. TSEC GSM TECHNOLOGY THADOMAL SHAHANI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
[An Informative Report]
Manish Hasija
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THADOMAL SHAHANI
TSEC
ENGINEERING COLLEGE
HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT
THADOMAL SHAHANI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
OCTOBER 2008
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6. SIGN PAGE
Project Entitled – Title
Submitted by – Name
In partial fulfillment of the degree of TE in PCT Project in Humanities department is approved.
Guide Examiner
In-charge Principal
Date:
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7. Title page Elements Subject Body (To Whom)
Name of the Body (Who is Writing)
Date
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8. Title Page (contd.) ----------------------------- [ ] For
[ ]
For By
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9. Letter of Transmittal
Primary Objective – Formal Submission of the Report
Sample Pattern
Formal Submission
Objective
Description of areas which need investigation
Limitations
Methods
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10. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover i
Title Page ii
Letter of Transmittal iii
Table of Contents iv
List of Illustrations v
Summary vi
1. The Problem and the Plan
1.1. Negative Effect of Idle Time
Effect at the Workplace
1.1.2 Effect at Home
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11. Illustrations How are Illustrations useful? Clarity Supplement
Description
Efficient Communication
Comparisons
Lively and interesting
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12. Illustrations (contd.)
Types
Tables
Flowcharts
Visual Graphics
Bar Chart
Pie Chart
Line Chart
Statistical map
Drawings and Pictures
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13. Abstract & Summary Abstract Summary 2 to 5 % of the report
Covers what the report is about in a concise manner
It is from one specialist to the other
Complete and intelligible
Summary
5 to 10 % of the report
Also called a synopsis, epitome or précis
Method of analysis, significant findings, conclusions and recommendations
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14. Abstract Summary Abbreviated summary Technical Audience
Mainly Technical
Shorter
Entry point for any Scientific Paper
Unique selling point
Decision makers
Mainly Managerial
Longer
To convince the reader that your proposal offers the best value proposition
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15. Introduction Purpose Scope & Limitations
Sources and Methods of collecting Data
Authorization
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16. Discussion or Description
Main content of the report
Main Function
To present data in an organized form
To discuss the significance and analysis
To give the results
Has several sections, grouped under headings and sub-headings
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17. Ending Your Report There are 4 ways Ending Summary Conclusion
Recommendations
Combination of all 3
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18. Ending Your Report (contd.)
Ending Summary
Required for reports which simply present information
Reviews only highlights of facts
Conclusion
Required for reports which analyze information
It cover your objective stated in the problem statement
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19. Ending Your Report (contd.)
Recommendations
Writer’s section
States your interpretations based on the conclusions
Specifies a future course of action
Required for decision making
Can include-
Who
What
When
Where
Why
How
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20. Appendices Supplementary information
Supports report body, but has no logical place within
Should be referred to in the text
It can include
- Questionnaires Working Papers
- Sample Forms Summary Table
- Additional References - Symbols
- Detailed calculations
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21. List of references Bibliography
Specific location of an idea or piece of information in the original source
Does not contain works recommended for further study
Indicates only the sources
May Sometimes be given in the sequence of the text
Prepared during writing of the report. Final shape is given at the end
The works read for ideas or information in general terms
May contain works recommended for further study
May indicate briefly the content and usefulness of the works cited
Always in alphabetical order
Prepared before writing the report. Final shape is given at the end
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22. List of References Example –
Allan Warner, A short guide to English Style, Oxford University Press, London, ELBS Edition, 1964, pp
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23. Bibliography Examples –
Palmer, Frank Grammar, Second Edition. Middlesex, England: Penguin Books Limited,1972.
Mahapatra Bijay P; “Malto Object Classifiers”, Indian Linguistics (September, 1973), Volume 34, Number 3. Poona: The Linguistic Society of India.
Singh S.P, “Mind Your English”, The Hindustan Times (January 8,1976),p.7.
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24. Glossary
It is a list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge, with definitions for those terms
Depends on the target audience
Index
Quick guide
Only in big reports
Alphabetical Order
Page numbers are mentioned against it
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25. Checklist Correct Title? All the Needed Elements?
Relevant Information?
Purpose, Scope and Plan in Introduction?
Conclusions based on Findings?
Recommendations?
Logical Order?
No Repetition?
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