1. Communicating Research Results

2. Two main forms of communication
Report
Presentation

3. Research Report...
...a formal written description that communicates
* research
results
* appropriate
conclusions

4. Reports should
Present “robust” data
developed “logically”
in a clear and concise way
Based on standard structure

5. Example:
Research Report Structure

6. Executive Summary On 1 page summarises: 1. Objectives of report
2. Methodology and major
Results
3. Conclusions
4. Recommendations

7. Example:
Executive Summary

8. Body of Report
Introduction – describes background and specific research objectives
Methodology - describes research design and the report findings
Results – presents results of the research
Conclusions and Recommendations – provides opinions based on results and recommedations for action