Sessions 10 & 11
Report Writing
Conception
Design
survey
Reporting of results
We are now
finishing off
the data
analysis and
are ready to
write it up.
Data
analysis
Enumerators collect
data in the field
Manual checking,
editing etc.
Data entered
onto computer
Session objectives
At the end of these sessions, participants will have:
Presentation Outline
Introduction
Definition
Types
of Reports
Steps to Follow for a Good and Effective
Report
Structure of a Report
Conclusion
Practical Exercise
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Introduction
This
Effective
Definition
A report is a prepared account of what
happened, about a particular event,
presented in formal and organized format
backed with statistical evidence.
It may be a single report or a series of them.
Types of Reports
Academic
Report:
Good Report
The following comments have been made
by senior managers
about what they look for in a good report.
Assess the comments and evaluate them
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Reports
Reports
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Work in groups of 3 or 4
In Session 6 you used Epi Info to analyse the data
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4.
5.
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4.1
Introduction
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4.2
24
4.3
27
4.4
29
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
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32
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Body
Conclusion and Recommendations
Appendices
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Report Editing
A checklist to use while editing a report
looks at 7 areas.
1. The purpose
Have you clarified your purpose?
Have you identified your readers' needs and
characteristics?
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3. Accuracy
Are there spelling mistakes?
Do the figures add up?
Are the references correct, in the text and at the
end?
Are all sources of information listed in the
References section?
Are abbreviations consistent?
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5.Format
Is the report easy to follow?
Are headings and numbering clear?
Are the arguments followed through?
Is it logical/easy to follow?
Is the font and style consistent for the different
levels, body, tables and graphics?
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in groups again
Divide the sections in the report between
group members
Write your section(s) of the report
Combine these sections to form your
(group) report
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It may be printed
Or projected