1. Communi-cating your research
CHAPTER 11
Communi-cating your research

2. Communicating your research
Learning outcomes
Clarify what is required by different readers of your research
Draft an initial research report or dissertation
Enhance what you have written by revising, redrafting and proofreading it
Reflect on opportunities to share what you have learned

3. Expectations of all research reports
Knowledge and understanding of the topic area
Ethical awareness
Use of appropriate HR research methodology
Data presentation and analysis
Thinking skills
Problem-solving
Project management

4. Writing: delaying factors

5. Planning your writing Brainstorming Mind mapping Concept mapping
Linear planning
Adhesive notes

6. Structuring your report/dissertation
Title page
Summary or abstract
Contents page
Introduction
Literature review
Research methodology
Findings/results
Analysis
Conclusions
Recommendations (where appropriate)

7. Recommendations: example of table format

8. Developing a project storyline

9. An outline framework for each section/chapter

10. Effective writing Write clearly and simply.
Avoid using too many direct quotations.
Avoid using jargon, slang and abbreviations.
Use a new paragraph for each new idea.
Avoid repetition.
Be consistent and appropriate with person and tense.
Avoid discriminatory language.

11. Communicating what you have learned