Main Body of the Report

The main body of your thesis or dissertation is divided into five sections such as Introduction, Review of Related Literature, Design of the Study, Presentation and Analysis of Data and Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Introduction

It gives the rationale of the project as well as the importance of the project. Theoretical framework is also included in the introduction section

Review of Related Literature

It includes the summary of studies as well as the literature both local and foreign which were consulted in the conduct of the study.

Design of the Study

It provides methodology in which includes research design, respondents, sampling procedure, instruments used and procedure.

Presentation and Analysis of Data and Summary

It provides a brief summary of the principal findings. Also, interpretation of the data collected is included.  Readers should the results that the researchers found out.

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation

It sums up the entire study including the short description of the problem, methodology, findings, conclusions and recommendations. The researcher should point out the aspect of the study that needs further improvement.

Example of Memorandum Type Periodic Report

To: Dean Victor Peralta
From: Engr. Manduel Seneres
Date: October 28, 2004
Subject: Weekly report of the maintenance personnel on the repair of Comfort Rooms at the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) building from October 23-26, 2003

Date: Work Completed

October 23 – Worked from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Repaired comfort rooms at CASS building.  Work on dilapidated doors and windows.

October 24 – Worked from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Repaired Electrical Connections of said Comfort Rooms at the CASS building.  Changed fuse, outlets, etc.

October 25 –Worked from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.  Repaired water connection of the Comfort Rooms of the CASS building.  Changed several tube fittings.

– Worked from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.  Worked on the repainting of Comfort Rooms of the CASS building