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Module 2Sessions 10 & 11
Report Writing
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Design survey
Design questionnaire
Enumerators collect data in the field
Data entered onto computer
Manual checking, editing etc.
Data analysis
Reporting of results
Computer data management
Conception
We are now finishing off the data analysis and are ready to write it up.
Data management cycle
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Session objectives
At the end of these sessions, participants will have:
Acquired report writing skills Be able to differentiate between different types of
reports Be able to list the characteristics of a good report
and the steps to be followed to write a good report Appreciate the different report structures and agree
on a standard structure Consolidated their data interpretation skills
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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 presentation is intended to equip you with the basic skills of communicating information to others without necessarily the need for meetings.
Effective reports give a professional image and get others to take your work seriously
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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.
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Types of Reports
Academic Report:
Academic reports are usually detailed and in most cases targeting academicians. They are of high content and the producer and the reader are at the same level or a little different.
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Types of Reports continued
Professional Report: Professional reports are for informing and
persuading people as well as initiating change They may be detailed depending on the targeted
audience/taste of the sponsor. In most cases they have a mixed audience of those
who may understand the in-depth of the subject content and non technical people like the decision-makers.
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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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Good Report Continued
A report must meet the needs of the readers and answer the questions in their minds
A report must be at the right level for the readers. Some readers have an in-depth knowledge of the subject while others may be decision-makers without specialized, technical knowledge
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Good Report Continued
A report must have a clear, logical structure-with clear signposting to show where the ideas are leading
A report must give a good first
impression. Presentation is very important
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Good Report continued..
A report must not make assumptions about the readers’ understanding.
All writers need to apply the ‘so what’ test explain why something is a good idea
Reports must be written in good English using short sentences with correct grammar and
spelling Reports should have a time reference
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Activity 2 – review of data analysis
Work in groups of 3 or 4 In Session 6 you used Epi Info to analyse the data
And copy retults to a Word file
Choose a subject area for your report Review these analyses and add further tables and
graphs if needed Do not do too many – concentrate on quality not quantity For example 2 tables and two graphs may be sufficient
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Steps to Follow for a Good and Effective Report
1. Define your aim
2. Collect your ideas
3. Select the material and decide how to show the significance of your facts
4. Structure your ideas
5. Start on report writing
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4.1 Introduction 24
4.2 Household Health Status 24
4.3 Availability and Access to Health Services 27
4.4 Health Services Utilization… 294.4.1 Under Five Immunization 30 4.4.2 Birth-related Services 32
4.5 Quality of Government Health Services 334.5.1 Payment for Services 33 4.5.2 Service Improvement 35
Example of structured ideas on Health
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General Structure of the Report
Title Introduction Main 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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Report Editing continued
2. Information Have you included the main points? Are these points supported by evidence? Is the information relevant to the purpose?
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Report Editing continued
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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Report Editing continued
4. Images Are images clear?
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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Report Editing continued
6. Language Is it clear, direct, easy to read? Will the readers understand it? Will its tone help you achieve the purpose? Can unnecessary words/phrases be deleted? Is the grammar/punctuation correct? Is there any repetition?
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Report Editing Continued
7. Presentation Is the layout appealing? Does it highlight important points?
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Activity 4: Writing the report
Work in groups againDivide the sections in the report between group membersWrite your section(s) of the reportCombine these sections to form your (group) report
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Activity 5 – the handout on report writing
Read the handout on report writing In particular read:
Page 2 – what makes a good report Pages 11 and 12 – editing checklist
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Activity 6: Presentations and discussion
Each group presents their (Word) report It may be printed Or projected
Groups (or individuals) make notes of each presentation Using the handout as a reference
They comment on good points And points that can be improved
In each case relating the point made to a recommendation in the handout.