Interpretation & Report Writing
Technique of interpretation, Different Steps in writing a report, Layout of the Research Report,, Precautions for Writing Research Report
Meaning of Interpretation
Interpretation refers to the task of drawing inferences from the collected facts after an analytical and experimental study
Why interpretation
Usefulness and utility of research findings lie in proper interpretation To understand the abstract principle that
works beneath the findings Establishment of explanatory concepts To explain the real significance i.e. why his
findings are what they are. Interpretation is required for hypothesis
results.
Technique of interpretation
Reasonable explanation of the relations and interpret the lines of relationship in terms of the underlying processes.
Extraneous information must be considered Consultation with experts Consider all relevant factors affecting the
problem to avoid false generalization.
Different steps in writing report
Logical analysis of the subject matter Preparation of the final outline Preparation of the rough draft Rewriting & polishing the rough draft Preparation of the final bibliography Writing the final draft
Layout of the research report
RESEARCH REPORT CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS
The Preliminary (Prefatory Pages)
The Text (Main body of the Report)
The Reference Material
The Preliminary (Prefatory Pages)
PRELIMINARY SECTION
The Title Page Researcher’s Declaration Research Supervisor’s Certificate Preface Including
Acknowledgements Table of Content List of Figures and Illustrations List of Abbreviations
Name of the thesis
Thesis submitted to:
XYZ UNIVERSITY, City
For the Degree of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSPHY
Submitted by : XYZ
Under the Supervision of : Prof. ABC
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES & RESEARCHXYZ UNIVERSITY, City, HARYANA [INDIA]
Date
RESEARCHER‘S DECLARATION
I declare that the thesis entitled “…………” is a record of independent research work carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of Prof. XYZ. This has not been previously submitted for the award of any other diploma, degree or other similar title.
Place:… (NAME)Date:…… Signature of the
Researcher
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR’S CERFICIATE
Certified that the thesis entitled “………..” submitted to the XYZ University, City for the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a record of independent research work carried out by Mr./Ms….. a Research Scholar Ph.D. programme, under my supervision and guidance. This has not been previously submitted for the award of any diploma, degree or other similar title.
Place (Name)Date Signature of the Supervisor
PREFACE
Preface Acknowledgements
CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Acknowledgement iii List of Tables v List of Figures and Illustrations vi List of Abbreviations vii
CHAPTERS I. Introduction 1-60II. Research Methodology and Statistical Tools Applied
61-75III. Objective One 76-90IV. Objective Two Micro Analysis 91-110V. - Section ‘A’ &VI. - Section ‘B’ Macro Analysis
V. Objective Three (Inference & Suggestions)111-130
VI. - Section ‘A’VII. - Section ‘B’VI. Major Findings and Suggestions
131-140
VII. APPENDICES Questionnaire/Schedule 141-147 Analysis Pattern (Raw Data)
148-160 Glossary of Terms
161-170 Bibliography 171-180
LIST OF EXHIBITS & ABBREVIATIONS
Page Exhibits : 3.1 Evaluation Criteria to Examine 3.25
Employeeship
RBI : Reserve Bank of India
The Text (Main body of the Report
THE TEXT OR CONTEXT
Introduction Main Body of the Report (Divided into Chapters &
Sections) Conclusion (Summary, Recommendations/
Suggestions)
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The Problem Review of Existing Literature Conceptualization Operalisation of the Concept Focus of the Study Objectives of the Study Hypothesis of the Study Limitations of the Study Organization of the Study
REFERENCESFOOTNOTES/NOTES
BOOKS Maan, R.S., ‘Social Change and Social
Research’, New Delhi: Concept Publishing House, 1998, P.27
Ibid, P.28 Maan, op. cit., PP.138-140. (Previous
Reference)
EDITED BOOKS
Michel, V. P., ‘Ethical Issues in Business Research’ (Edited), Rose J., ‘Business Research in Developing Countries’, John Wiley & Sons, 1998, PP.15-20
JOURNALS
Drucker, Peter F., ‘What Business Can Learn from Nonprofits’, Harvard Business Review, 4, July-August, 1998, PP.88-93.
NEWS PAPER ARTICLES
Kumar Naresh, ‘Exploring See for Economic Progress’, The Economic Times (Bangalore) August 7, 1989, P.5
THESIS DISSERTATION
Aggarwal B.P., ‘A Study of Organisational Effectiveness Through R & D Programmes’, Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, Rohtak, IMSAR, MDU, 1986, PP.92-94.
QUOTING FROM SECONDARY SOURCE
William, G.S., ‘A Study of Organisational Capital Structure and Level of Profitability’, Department of State Bulletin, 59, 1986, quoted in Michel, P., Economic Development through Liberalisation, New York, Longman, 1981, PP.40-41.
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
Government of India, ‘India 2003: A Reference Annual’, New Delhi: Publication Division, 2004, PP.127-129.
INTERNET
http://www.mdurohtak.com/imsar/thesis/2002/anilkhurana/professional growth of it industry.pdf
http = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol www = World Wide Web HTML = Hyper Text Markup Language PDF = Portable Data File
CHAPTER II: METHODOLOGY & STATISTICAL TOOLS APPLIED
General Profile of the Industry Research Design Universe of the Study Survey Population Sample of the Study Collection of Information
Secondary Data Primary Data
Analysis Pattern Identified Variables
Independent Dependent Extraneous
Content Analysis Statistical Tools Used
CHAPTER III
Analysis of Significance of the Problem
CHAPTER IV
Objective wise analysis of the perceptions of respondents pertaining to policies and practices of the sampled organizations (Micro Analysis)
Analysis of deficiencies in the policies and deviations in their practice as perceived by the respondents
CHAPTER V: MACRO ANALYSIS
Major Findings of Chapter III and IV Interpretation of Findings Recommendations for Identified
Shortcomings
CHAPTER VI: SUMMARY
Major Findings Recommendations Utility of the Research Suggestions for Future Researchers
The Reference Material
THE REFERENCE MATERIAL
Appendices Glossary of Terms Bibliography
APPENDICES
Appendix : A- Questionnaire/Scheduled Appendix : B- Raw Data (Analysis
Pattern) Appendix : C- Glossary of Terms Appendix: D-Bibliography
Precautions for writing research report Length of the report Sustain reader’s interest Abstract terminology and technical
jargon should be avoided Use of charts, graphs and statistical
tables for quick knowledge
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