Writing a Research Report

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how writing a research report begins with the selection of a topic and the research of information. The paper relates that writers often outline what they are going to do and then make changes later on. The paper also points out that there are different levels and types of writing and the form of the report, the wording and the tone may depend on what type of report is being written. Additionally, the paper refers to various sources that offer advice on writing and language styles.

Outline:
Introduction
Organizing the Topic
Research
The Writing Process
Other Elements to be Considered
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Writing a report can be achieved in several different ways, but there are certain steps every writer should consider and that may help the writer focus on a topic, develop the evidence needed, and shape the written report to follow. In general terms, the writing process begins with the selection of a subject about which to write. Sometimes the subject is assigned, while at other times it must be selected from something that interests the writer or that he or she thinks they can explain in an interesting way. This is more than just the beginning of the process--it is one of the most important parts of the process because it decides much of what will be done next. If the writer chooses a subject that is too hard to understand, he or she will not be able to explain it to someone else."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Benjamin, Susan. Words at Work: Business Writing in Half the Time with Twice the Power. Reading, Massachusetts: Perseus Books, 1997.
• Elbow, Peter. "Closing My Eyes as I Speak: An Argument for Ignoring Audience." College English, Vol. 49, No. 1 (Jan., 1987), 50-69
• Elbow, Peter. Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998..
• Blumenfeldand, P. and B.J. Fishman. "Creating usable innovations in systemic reform: Scaling up technology-embedded project-based science in urban schools." Educational Psychologist 35(3)(2000), 154.
• Booth, Wayne G. , Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research, 2nd edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.

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