Interpretation & Report Writing

Technique of interpretation, Different Steps in writing a report, Layout of the Research Report,, Precautions for Writing Research Report

Meaning of Interpretation

Interpretation refers to the task of drawing inferences from the collected facts after an analytical and experimental study

Why interpretation

Usefulness and utility of research findings lie in proper interpretation To understand the abstract principle that

works beneath the findings Establishment of explanatory concepts To explain the real significance i.e. why his

findings are what they are. Interpretation is required for hypothesis

results.

Technique of interpretation

Reasonable explanation of the relations and interpret the lines of relationship in terms of the underlying processes.

Extraneous information must be considered Consultation with experts Consider all relevant factors affecting the

problem to avoid false generalization.

Different steps in writing report

Logical analysis of the subject matter Preparation of the final outline Preparation of the rough draft Rewriting & polishing the rough draft Preparation of the final bibliography Writing the final draft

Layout of the research report

RESEARCH REPORT CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS

The Preliminary (Prefatory Pages)

The Text (Main body of the Report)

The Reference Material

The Preliminary (Prefatory Pages)

PRELIMINARY SECTION

The Title Page Researcher’s Declaration Research Supervisor’s Certificate Preface Including

Acknowledgements Table of Content List of Figures and Illustrations List of Abbreviations

Name of the thesis

Thesis submitted to:

XYZ UNIVERSITY, City

For the Degree of

DOCTOR OF PHILOSPHY

Submitted by : XYZ

Under the Supervision of : Prof. ABC

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES & RESEARCHXYZ UNIVERSITY, City, HARYANA [INDIA]

Date

RESEARCHER‘S DECLARATION

I declare that the thesis entitled “…………” is a record of independent research work carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of Prof. XYZ. This has not been previously submitted for the award of any other diploma, degree or other similar title.

Place:… (NAME)Date:…… Signature of the

Researcher

RESEARCH SUPERVISOR’S CERFICIATE

Certified that the thesis entitled “………..” submitted to the XYZ University, City for the award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a record of independent research work carried out by Mr./Ms….. a Research Scholar Ph.D. programme, under my supervision and guidance. This has not been previously submitted for the award of any diploma, degree or other similar title.

Place (Name)Date Signature of the Supervisor

PREFACE

Preface Acknowledgements

CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Acknowledgement iii List of Tables v List of Figures and Illustrations vi List of Abbreviations vii

CHAPTERS I. Introduction 1-60II. Research Methodology and Statistical Tools Applied

61-75III. Objective One 76-90IV. Objective Two Micro Analysis 91-110V. - Section ‘A’ &VI. - Section ‘B’ Macro Analysis

V. Objective Three (Inference & Suggestions)111-130

VI. - Section ‘A’VII. - Section ‘B’VI. Major Findings and Suggestions

131-140

VII. APPENDICES Questionnaire/Schedule 141-147 Analysis Pattern (Raw Data)

148-160 Glossary of Terms

161-170 Bibliography 171-180

LIST OF EXHIBITS & ABBREVIATIONS

Page Exhibits : 3.1 Evaluation Criteria to Examine 3.25

Employeeship

RBI : Reserve Bank of India

The Text (Main body of the Report

THE TEXT OR CONTEXT

Introduction Main Body of the Report (Divided into Chapters &

Sections) Conclusion (Summary, Recommendations/

Suggestions)

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The Problem Review of Existing Literature Conceptualization Operalisation of the Concept Focus of the Study Objectives of the Study Hypothesis of the Study Limitations of the Study Organization of the Study

REFERENCESFOOTNOTES/NOTES

BOOKS Maan, R.S., ‘Social Change and Social

Research’, New Delhi: Concept Publishing House, 1998, P.27

Ibid, P.28 Maan, op. cit., PP.138-140. (Previous

Reference)

EDITED BOOKS

Michel, V. P., ‘Ethical Issues in Business Research’ (Edited), Rose J., ‘Business Research in Developing Countries’, John Wiley & Sons, 1998, PP.15-20

JOURNALS

Drucker, Peter F., ‘What Business Can Learn from Nonprofits’, Harvard Business Review, 4, July-August, 1998, PP.88-93.

NEWS PAPER ARTICLES

Kumar Naresh, ‘Exploring See for Economic Progress’, The Economic Times (Bangalore) August 7, 1989, P.5

THESIS DISSERTATION

Aggarwal B.P., ‘A Study of Organisational Effectiveness Through R & D Programmes’, Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, Rohtak, IMSAR, MDU, 1986, PP.92-94.

QUOTING FROM SECONDARY SOURCE

William, G.S., ‘A Study of Organisational Capital Structure and Level of Profitability’, Department of State Bulletin, 59, 1986, quoted in Michel, P., Economic Development through Liberalisation, New York, Longman, 1981, PP.40-41.

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

Government of India, ‘India 2003: A Reference Annual’, New Delhi: Publication Division, 2004, PP.127-129.

INTERNET

http://www.mdurohtak.com/imsar/thesis/2002/anilkhurana/professional growth of it industry.pdf

http = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol www = World Wide Web HTML = Hyper Text Markup Language PDF = Portable Data File

CHAPTER II: METHODOLOGY & STATISTICAL TOOLS APPLIED

General Profile of the Industry Research Design Universe of the Study Survey Population Sample of the Study Collection of Information

Secondary Data Primary Data

Analysis Pattern Identified Variables

Independent Dependent Extraneous

Content Analysis Statistical Tools Used

CHAPTER III

Analysis of Significance of the Problem

CHAPTER IV

Objective wise analysis of the perceptions of respondents pertaining to policies and practices of the sampled organizations (Micro Analysis)

Analysis of deficiencies in the policies and deviations in their practice as perceived by the respondents

CHAPTER V: MACRO ANALYSIS

Major Findings of Chapter III and IV Interpretation of Findings Recommendations for Identified

Shortcomings

CHAPTER VI: SUMMARY

Major Findings Recommendations Utility of the Research Suggestions for Future Researchers

The Reference Material

THE REFERENCE MATERIAL

Appendices Glossary of Terms Bibliography

APPENDICES

Appendix : A- Questionnaire/Scheduled Appendix : B- Raw Data (Analysis

Pattern) Appendix : C- Glossary of Terms Appendix: D-Bibliography

Precautions for writing research report Length of the report Sustain reader’s interest Abstract terminology and technical

jargon should be avoided Use of charts, graphs and statistical

tables for quick knowledge