Interpretation and report

writing

 After collecting and analyzing the

data , the researcher has to
accomplish the task of drawing
inferences followed by report writing.
This has to be done very carefully,
otherwise misleading conclusions may
be drawn and the whole purpose of
doing research may get vitiated.

meaning
Interpretation refers to the task of
drawing inferences from the
collected facts after an analytical and
experimental study.
In fact , it is a search for broader
meaning of research findings.

 The task of interpretation has two

major aspects
1. the effort to establish continuity in
research
through linking the
results of a given study with those of
another.
2.The establishment of some explanatory
concepts.

Why interpretation ??
Researcher can well understand the
principle that works beneath his
findings.

He can link up his findings with other

study.

 Interpretation leads to the

establishment of explanatory
concepts so it can lead for future
studies.
The researcher can make others to
understand the real significance of
his research findings.

Technique of interpretation
Researcher must give reasonable
explanations of the relations which he
has found.
Before final interpretation , it is
advisable to consult someone having
insight into the study and who is
honest and will not hesitate to point
out omissions and errors.

 The task of interpretation must be

done only after considering all
relevant factors affecting the
problem
He must be in no hurry while
interpreting results.

Report writing
Writing of report is the last step in
research study and requires a set of
skills.
This task must be done with care and
with the guidance of experts.

steps

Logical analysis of the subject matter

Preparation of the final outline
Preparation of the rough draft
Rewriting and polishing of the rough
draft
Preparation of final bibliography
Writing final draft

Mechanics of writing report

Size and physical design
Procedure must be followed
Layout
Preliminary pages like title , date,
preface etc.
Main text
End matter like questionnaires ,
bibliography of sources etc.

 Treatments of quotations i.e. it must

be placed in quotation marks.
Foot notes
Documentation style
Use of graphs , charts
Preparation of the index

conclusion
Report writing is an art and can be
learnt by practice and experience
only.