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Research Methods in MIS: Presenting Results: Written and Oral Reports

Research Methods in MIS: Presenting Results: Written and Oral Reports. Deepak Khazanchi. Written Research Report. Short report For well-defined, limited-scope problems with straight-forward methodology Usually 5 or fewer pages Formats

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Research Methods in MIS: Presenting Results: Written and Oral Reports

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  1. Research Methods in MIS:Presenting Results: Written and Oral Reports Deepak Khazanchi

  2. Written Research Report • Short report • For well-defined, limited-scope problems with straight-forward methodology • Usually 5 or fewer pages • Formats • Findings summary (graphical or tabular) attached to letter of transmittal • Business letter • Internal memorandum

  3. Written Research Report • Short Report (Memorandum) • Reason for writing • Answer direct inquiry with specific answer and supporting detail • Expository style with brevity and directness • Attach detailed materials as appendices when needed

  4. Written Research Report • Long report • Technical report • Management report

  5. Prefatory Items Letter of transmittal Title page Authorization letter Executive summary Table of contents Introduction Problem statement Research objectives Background Methodology Sampling design Research design Data collection Data analysis Limitations Conclusions Summary and conclusions Recommendations Appendices Bibliography Long Report Components

  6. Written Report Considerations • Order of report • Sentence outline • Topic outline • Comprehensibility • Readability indices • Pace • Tone

  7. Presentation of Statistics • Text paragraph format • Semi-tabular format • Tabular format • Graphical format

  8. Graphical Formats • Line graphs • Area charts • Pie charts • Bar charts • Pictographs/Geo-Graphics • 3-D graphics

  9. Content Opening Findings and conclusions Recommendations Delivery Vocal characteristics Physical characteristics Preparation Length Content Style Scripted Extemporaneous Audiovisuals Type Role Oral Presentations

  10. Chalkboards Whiteboards Handout materials Flip charts Slides Overhead transparencies Computer-drawn visuals Computer animation Audiovisual Aids

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