THE UMB1042 FORMAT FOR THE FINAL REPORT

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of problems

1.3 Objectives

1.4 Significance of the study

1.5 Limitation of the study

1.6 Methodology

2.0 Findings & Discussion

This section is the longest section and very straight forward in your reports. By using visual displays, you outline the data you have collected.

Graphs, charts, tables, maps, graphic displays should always be used to summarise the findings you have made from the data you have collected.

Each set of data may be displayed I more than one way and each diagram or visual should have a title, figure or table number, and should be clearly labeled.

Each set of data is systematically displayed and analysed in a paragraph under the appropriate diagram.

How to write?

Example:

2.1 The number of respondents (TITLE)

Graph/chart/table

Analayse (interpret) and discuss- in 2 or 3 paragraphs

3.0 Conclusions

Based on the findings, you have to:

- form opinions

- evaluate the given facts gathered

- compare view points

- refer to future consequences

(STRICTLY IN ONE PARAGRAPH)

4.0 Recommendations

In this section you will have to:

- give suggestions/recommendations on how to address or solve the issues raised.

- give suggestions on further investigation into matters which you cannot solve on present information and

- answer the for questions of : What is to be done? By whom? Where? How?

References

Appendices