Writing Project Reports

Developed for Kappa Omicron NuWeb Delivery

by Susan S. Stratton, MEd

The Structure of Your Report

Project Objective (Thesis Statement)

Project Adviser Background

Information on the Issue or Problem Explored

Basic Assumptions About this Project

Hypothesis Scope of Project Limitations of the

Project General Procedures

Used Results of the Project Summary

Report Writing Tips Keep the report

organized• Outline the flow in a

logical order

• Use sub-headings to guide the reader

Draw pictures to make your point• Use tables, charts and

figures to illustrate and simplify content

Keep it simple • Use simple words

• Use non-sexist language

• Avoid jargon

• Use short sentences

• Write short paragraphs

• Use consistent writing and formatting style

Grammatical Style Tips Avoid Common Mistakes

• Its (possessive of it) v It’s (it is)• Use v utilize • They refers to more than one person, not a

single individual• Avoid very and similar modifiers (adverbs)• Avoid ending a sentence with a preposition, i.e.

to, of, for• Use consistent verb tense• Use active voice rather than passive voice.

Formatting Use simple title pages and fonts Use a typeface with serifs Use 12 pt font Double-space the report Number the pages and identify your work in

the header Citations must be referenced in standard

form