...KOLEJ PROFESIONAL MARA BERANANG REPORT WRITING FORMAT Prepared by: Roselena Mansor Deputy Director (Academic Affairs) 10 December 2009 1 This report format contains guideline on word-processed report writing for all programmes in KPM Beranang. 1.0 Language The entire report should be written in English except for courses which the medium of instruction is not in English. Language use d must be simple and direct to the related course. 2.0 Font Use Arial as font type of size 12 for all text in the report. 3.0 Title and subtitle All titles and subtitles must be numbered and bold. The subtitles should not be indented but arranged in a structured manner not more than three levels as follow: 1.0 First level (Title of the topic) level 1 1.1 Second level (Title of the subtopic) level 2 1.1.1 Third level (Title of the sub-subtopic) level 3 Sub -topics beyond level three are not allowed and should be labeled using alphabets (a, b, c, ) and Romans. Numbering using Roman style (i, ii, iii, .) is only allowed after the alphabets have been used. Example: 1.1.1 a. .. i. .. b. . 2 All numbering should be left aligned. 4.0 Line/Body Text Spacing Use JUSTIFY alignment with 1.5 spacing for the entire body text throughout the report. The text body should not be indented for each paragraph, but hit the enter key twice before stating the following new paragraph. 5.0 Captions Captions must be written at the top of any table or figure. 6.0 Margins All pages should be set with...
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...REPORT WRITING GUIDELINES ACADEMY OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT & FACILITY MANAGEMENT NHTV BREDA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES By Marina Brinkman (Brinkman.M@nhtv.nl) Alinda Kokkinou (Kokkinou.A@nhtv.nl) Jelmer Weijschedé (Weijschede.J@nhtv.nl) Version 1.0 08 September 2011 Summary The purpose of this document is to provide you with information on report writing and serve as an illustration of what your report should look like. The document also addresses the content and style of your report and how you should reference others’ ideas and information. Table of Contents Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1. 2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. 4. 5. 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.7. 6. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Types of Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Structure of a Report .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Cover Page, Title of the Report,...
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...What is a report? A report ‘reports’ on something in a concise, formal way using clearly defined sections presented in a standard format, which tell the reader what you did, why and how you did it and what you found. It is the formal writing up of a practical experiment, project or research investigation. A report is written in a way which presumes that the reader knows nothing about your experiment or research. It is usually written more concisely than an essay, with headings and sub-headings and perhaps bullet-point recommendations, etc. A research report must be written in sufficient detail so that someone reading it would be able to replicate your research exactly. It usually contains arguments and critical evaluation to support a proposed course of action, or to evaluate a business issue. BEFORE YOU START WRITING… • Firstly, check with your lecturer and the module handbook for precise instructions, i.e. the prescribed report structure, word count, deadline. All UHBS reports are module and assignment specific, so this guide only gives a very general idea of structure and content. • Be very detail minded. All UHBS reports will require accurate referencing, good clear English, professional presentation, i.e. clear structure, coherent, free of spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors. • If you are compiling a group report, assign roles. One person in the group could be assigned the role of ‘editor’ to finally ensure the report is put together...
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...REPORT WRITING Source: University of Canberra Academic Skills Centre Report Writing Report writing is an essential skill for professionals. A report aims to inform, as clearly and succinctly as possible. Below we give some general guidelines, but you should check with your lecturer for more detail on what is expected. A report is similar to an essay in that both need: • formal style • introduction, body and conclusion • analytical thinking • careful proof-reading and neat presentation A report differs from an essay in that a report: • presents information, not an argument • is meant to be scanned quickly by the reader • uses numbered headings and sub-headings • uses short, concise paragraphs and dot-points where applicable • uses graphics wherever possible (tables, graphs, illustrations) • may need an abstract (sometimes called an executive summary) • does not always need references and bibliography • is often followed by recommendations and/or appendices A report should generally include the following sections. (Sections marked with an asterisk (*) are essential: others are optional depending on the type, length and purpose of the report.) • Letter of transmittal • Title page* • Table of contents • List of abbreviations and/or glossary • Executive summary/abstract • Introduction* • Body* • Conclusion* • Recommendations • Bibliography • Appendices Presentation and style are important. First impressions count, so consider...
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...Writing Report Kathy Engle CJA 304 5/17/2014 James Backus Writing Report According to the Webster dictionary communication is (“A process in which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, and behavior.”)1 in this research paper it will be addressing verbal and nonverbal communication. The difference between hearing, and listening is another component of communication. Another thing that is going to be mentioned is the different barriers to effective communication in criminal justice organizations. In the end the research carries us to the different barriers to effective communication in criminal justice organizations. There is two types of communication verbal, and nonverbal. In research it was hard to break down the different styles of verbal communication, but it is base around there 4our aspects, blaming, directing, problem solving, and persuading. With nonverbal communication you have writing as in a written word, and body movements. It is mostly important to have good listening skills, because research has shown that (“listening to a 10-minute oral presentation, the average listener has heard, understood, and retained 50 percent of what was said.”)2 When you repeat what the person told you back to them then that shows good communication. With the nonverbal communication you best be careful because your body movement can give you away, like if a person is lying, or guilty about something it will show in their body language...
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...Technical The Basics of Technical Writing for Management Information Systems Professionals David J. Donahoo Associate Professor, Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia Submitted in Accordance With Guidance in the CSIS 100 Syllabus Abstract This paper provides students in the CSIS 100 course with an introduction to technical writing—one of the critical success factors for their future employment and career advancement. In this paper, students will be exposed to Four basic skills that will improve your technical writing. These include: flow and format, writing in complete thoughts, proper use of white space, and readability. This paper provides various tips to help you be successful in your college research writing and your follow-on professional life. Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 6 General Concepts 6 Flow and Format 7 Flow 7 Flow Tips and Pointers 7 TIP 1: Body 8 TIP 2: Introduction 8 TIP 3: Conclusion 8 Format 9 Complete Thoughts 9 White Space 10 Readability 11 Conclusion 12 Sample References 13 Introduction No matter where you are at in your life-long educational or professional career you will benefit from honing your technical writing skills. Believe me when I say this; technical writing takes your normal writing skills in a different direction. Some of the things you received praise from in high school composition classes will draw scorn in...
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...Business Report Writing Class of 2017 Semester-2 Credits: 2 Sessions: 32 Course Objective The module bestows on the students opportunities to learn and practice business writing skills. The module is exercise –driven & hands-on and covers the following areas * Principles of business writing * Letters, Memos, Claims & responses * Note making, Abstracts, Summaries, Recommendations * Business Reports * Business Proposals * Brochures * Blogs * Netiquette * Effective Presentation Skills Learning Outcome At the end of the module and on completion of all exercises, the student will be able to 1. Demonstrate effective business writing skills-Letters, memos, reports and business proposals 2. Excel in preparing Blogs and Brochures 3. Understand the approach to Precise writing, Abstracts, Summaries and Recommendations 4. Make Effective Presentations Text Book * Communicating in Business 8th edition – Williams, Krizan. Logan and Merrier Reference Books 1. Business Communication-Meenakshi Raman & Prakash Singh-Oxford University Press 2. BCOM-Business Communication- lehman, Dufrenhe, Sinha Publisher- Cengage Learning Instructor’s details Prof. Anitha Acharya email-anitha.acharya@ibsindia.org Phone: 8712290557 F...
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...Writing a Book Report Summary: This resource discusses book reports and how to write them. Contributors: Purdue OWL (owl.English.purdue.edu) Book reports are informative reports that discuss a book from an objective stance. They are similar to book reviews but focus more on a summary of the work than an evaluation of it. Book reports commonly describe what happens in a work; their focus is primarily on giving an account of the major plot, characters, thesis, and/or main idea of the work. Most often, book reports range from 250 to 500 words. Before You Read Before you begin to read, consider what types of things you will need to write your book report. First, you will need to get some basic information from the book: • Author • Title • Publisher location, name of publisher, year published • Number of Pages You can either begin your report with some sort of citation, or you can incorporate some of these items into the report itself. Next, try to answer the following questions to get you started thinking about the book: • Author: Who is the author? Have you read any other works by this author? • Genre: What type of book is this: fiction, nonfiction, biography, etc.? What types of people would like to read this kind of book? Do you typically read these kinds of books? Do you like them? • Title: What does the title do for you? Does it spark your interest? Does it fit well with the text of the book? • Pictures/Book Jacket/Cover/Printing:...
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...common mistakes made by students in research paper writing. Textbooks, internet, and correction given during class seminar presentation constituted the sources of information gathered. It was realized that in the effort to give the best in writing research papers, students unconsciously make mistakes in topic selection, objectives of research, writing format hypothesis or thesis statement, literature review, research methodology, paragraphing, use of tense in sentence construction, referencing and quoting to mention but a few. This writing also incorporated some tips in avoiding these mistakes mentioned and therefore concluded and recommended that The mistakes stated above should be avoided at all cost when writing research papers. They can contribute to low grades or disqualification of your project. Therefore, it is advisable that students seek for guidance from their instructors or professionals in research papers writing. INRODUCTION Research assignments give you an opportunity to demonstrate practically the skills and knowledge learnt in class. In the effort to give the best in writing research papers, students unconsciously make mistakes. This article highlights common mistakes students make in research paper writing especially in their early days of undertaking research...
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...Writing Guide for Project and Term Reports – Computer Engineering Department Drafted by: Dr. Zubair A. Baig A standard technical report written by an engineering student must include the following components: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Abstract – around 200 words Introduction and Background Technical Content (this section may have varying titles) Experiments and Results Conclusions References Template for Grading a Report Suggested Grade Distribution (out of 100) Spelling and Grammar Punctuation 2% Structure and Organization 3% Figures and Tables 3% Formulae & Equations (Proper Use) 2% Proper Use of References Report Quality & Writing Skills 3% 2% Proper Use of Appendices (If Applicable) - The Abstract Problem description and motivation (Introduction) 10% Objectives & Deliverables (Introduction) 8% Project Management Plan (Introduction) Technical Content 2% 10% Technical Content 20% Experiments/Simulations 15% Results and Discussion 15% Conclusions 2% Overall Quality of Engineering Documentation 3% Structure and Organization 1. Consistent use of fonts for titles, sub-titles, chapters, sub-chapters, sections, sub-sections, to enhance the readability and understanding of the report. 2. Consistent and correct display of information in the Table of Content, List of Figures and the List of Tables. The Abstract 1. Should not be longer than a single paragraph (2 paragraphs for a longer report). 2. Outlines the importance of what you have accomplished through...
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...I. INTRODUCTION A. Terms of Reference. On the instructions of Prof. Madya Dr. David Loh Er Fu, this report by Hizrul Ashraf Bin Mohd Razali, Muhammad Zulhaimy Bin Zamri, Mohd Istiqamah Bin Mohd Shafix and Muhammad Izwan Bin Hussain investigates the level of satisfaction on library services among part 5 Finance students in the UiTM Malacca City Campus. This report consist of 27 pages was called for on 11 April 2012 and to be submitted b 24 May 2012 together with his recommendations. B. Background of Study UiTM City Campus Malacca was launched on 26 Mac 2007 by the Y.A.B Ketua Menteri Melaka, Datuk Seri Haji Mohd.Ali bin Mohd.Rustam. UiTM Malacca City Campus which is situated at Jalan Hang Tuah, started its operation on 15 December 2006 and being conducted by 11 administration staff. Its academic activity started only on 3 January 2007. At 8 June 2011, UiTM Malacca’s City Campus now has 119 non-academic staffs and 188 academic staffs. Besides that, UiTM also provide many facilities and accommodation such as study hall, ICT room, and library for their students to feel suitable and better when study. Basically, in the library provide table and chair for students to study, provide space for watching television and read newspaper, provide thousands of academic and knowledge books, magazines, provide printer and photocopy machine, service for students to borrow the book, provide computer and internet service to facilitate students find information for their assignment. University...
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...Report writing Assignment 1: Checklist 1. Advice report 2. Budget: 100,000, limitations, personal wants. 3. Hotel manager 4. You should discuss the final date with the manager 5. With the hotel manager. 6. 20 pages for the report. Crystal clear. Assignment 2: Kings Hotel cannot compete with their modernized competition because of their old-fashioned services and interior. Customers complain because they can’t have breakfast in their hotel. The hotel suffers from lack of promotion and extra facilities. Assignment 3: How can Kings Hotel survive the tyranny of their modernized competitors and compete with their rivals while increasing profit again? Assignment 4: 1. Introduction 1 2. Current situation at Kings Hotel 2 2.1 Interior 2 2.2 Services 2 3. Problems occurring at Kings Hotel 3 3.1 Obstacles 3 3.2 Competitors 3 4. Plan of approach 4 4.1 Actions 4 4.2 Solutions 4 5. Financial resources 5 5.1 Budget Kings Hotel 5 5.2 Financial plan 5 6. Future insight 6 6.1 Interior 6 6.2 Services 6 7. Conclusion and recommendations 7 7.1 Conclusions 8 7.2 Recommendations 8 8. Reference list 9 9. Appendices 9 Assignment 5: Kings Hotel cannot compete with their modernized competition because of their old-fashioned services and interior. Customers...
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...To: Mr Shane Wenzlick, General Manager From: Mr Jay Boreham, executive Director, Picton Tourism Date: Thursday 7th June 2012 Subject: Tourism impacts on the Interislander ferry service, Picton 1. Terms of Reference: This report was requested by Mr Shane Wenzlick, General Manager 7th June 2012 to investigate tourism in Picton that impacts on the Interislander ferry. The report with recommendations for improvement is due 15th June 2012. 2. Procedure: 3.1 Interviews I interviewed the following people Mr Daniel Newman Interislander Kiwi Rail careers office Mrs Honey Daniels Terminal customer service Mr Collin Masters Administration Mr Gordon Ramsey Terminal operator Mrs Keri Hilson Onboard customer service 3.2 Research I contact the Ministry of Tourism in Wellington for their perspective and understanding of tourism in Picton and their perspective for tourism. 3. Findings 4.3 Interislander Ferry Service 4.4.1 The Interislander is fully recognized by the tourism industry for Picton, it is the major draw card for tourists to enjoy and to participate in ferry event that is unique to New Zealand. 4.4.2 The one drawback is that in speaking with tourism operators of the Interislander ferry service, they wish to satisfy clients with their friendly hospitality e.g. quality meals, affordable priced foods, cuisine amidst stunning New Zealand scenery in order to increase more tourism for businesses within...
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...said television should never be used as "babysitters" or "educational" tools. "Scientific studies by neuroscientists have shown that for 100 billion neurons (brain cells) to be wired to form neural paths, a young child needs to interact with human beings and things in their environment. In 2010, a joint study by Ohio State University and Open University of the Netherlands surveyed 219 students and found a relationship between Facebook use and negative academic performance. It found Facebook users had GPAs in the 3.0 to 3.5 range and studied one to five hours a week; non Facebook users had GPAs in the 3.5 to 4.0 range and studied 11 to 15 hours a week. Gadgets also affect health of the kids. According to the Active Healthy Kids Canada 2012 report card, 10- to 16-year-olds get an average of 6 hours and 37 minutes of daily non-class work screen time. Only 19 per cent of this age group met the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology's sedentary behavior guideline of no more than two hours of recreational screen time per day. Another study released in June 2012 in the journal Child Development followed 6,250 children from kindergarten through fifth grade and found that those who were obese scored lower on math tests than non-obese children. Dr Chiam said in Malaysia, the issue had not received...
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...IT report Starting the assignment When you receive an assignment topic, it is important that you understand what you are required to do. Your assignment will be assessed in relation to how well it answers the question. Your first step should therefore be to analyse the question. This analysis will assist you to: • determine how you should approach the task • clarify your thoughts on the topic • provide a starting point for a preliminary plan • identify what information is appropriate and relevant to the topic • provide an answer which is relevant to the topic You can work through the individual sections of this module in order by following the sequence in the navigation menu on the left, or you can jump around and focus on only those areas that you need to work on. Interpreting the assignment topic Before you begin working on an assignment, you need to understand what it is that the assignment is asking you to do. Your lecturer has written the assignment topic a certain way because he or she wants you to be able to demonstrate a certain type of understanding. Being able to interpret what the assignment is asking you to do is a vital skill. One of the first steps in interpreting the assignment topic is to identify the direction words which tell you what to do. Some of these words will be clear to you, but others will be unknown , and you will have to make sense of them before you know what's required of you. After you've done this, you're ready to begin analysing...
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