...Biology lab report: If you are taking a biology course, at some point you will have to do lab experiments. This means that you will also have to complete biology lab reports. The purpose of writing a lab report is to determine how well you performed your experiment, how much you understood what happened during the experimentation process, and how well you can convey that information in an organized fashion. Biology Lab Reports: Formats A good lab report has a format that includes five main sections. They are the introduction, methods and materials, results, discussion and conclusion, and citation. Keep in mind that individual instructors may have a specific format that they require you to follow. Please be sure to consult your teacher about the specifics of what to include in your lab report. Introduction: The introduction of a lab report states the purpose of your experiment. Your hypothesis should be included in the introduction, as well as a brief statement about how you intend to test your hypothesis. To be sure that you have a good understanding of your experiment, some educators suggest writing the introduction after you have completed the methods and materials, results, and conclusion sections of your lab report. Methods and Materials: This section of your lab report involves producing a written description of the materials used and the methods involved in performing your experiment. You should not just record a list of materials, but indicate...
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...Technical Report [pic]Understand the type of technical report you are writing. Technical reports come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same goal of communicating information clearly. Deciding what type of document you need to write is an important first step as it influences your approach. For example, the following demand different approaches. Reporting Research Findings These documents describe the work done to gather information in the laboratory or field. They can be simple recording or data or more thorough and include: the problem or issue examined, the method or equipment used, the data collected and the implications. Simple Technical Information Report This document explains a technical subject. It has no aim other than to make sure readers understand the topic clearly. For example, a technical report on a investing in the futures market would probably explain how the market evolved, how it works, the specialist terms used and so on. A simple technical report for information does not put forward a view on the merits of investing in the market or have recommendations. Technical Specifications Specifications typically consist of descriptions of the features, materials, uses and workings of new product. Good specifications concentrate on graphics, data and illustrations rather than written descriptions. Think of a patent application as a good example. Technical Evaluation Reports Evaluation reports, sometimes called feasibility reports, present...
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...Technical Report [pic]Understand the type of technical report you are writing. Technical reports come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same goal of communicating information clearly. Deciding what type of document you need to write is an important first step as it influences your approach. For example, the following demand different approaches. Reporting Research Findings These documents describe the work done to gather information in the laboratory or field. They can be simple recording or data or more thorough and include: the problem or issue examined, the method or equipment used, the data collected and the implications. Simple Technical Information Report This document explains a technical subject. It has no aim other than to make sure readers understand the topic clearly. For example, a technical report on a investing in the futures market would probably explain how the market evolved, how it works, the specialist terms used and so on. A simple technical report for information does not put forward a view on the merits of investing in the market or have recommendations. Technical Specifications Specifications typically consist of descriptions of the features, materials, uses and workings of new product. Good specifications concentrate on graphics, data and illustrations rather than written descriptions. Think of a patent application as a good example. Technical Evaluation Reports Evaluation reports, sometimes called feasibility reports, present...
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...university ADVICE ON WRITING A REPORT FOR A CLIENT Mike Wright ext. 93846 email m.wright@lancaster.ac.uk based on a draft by Mike Pidd November 2010 Executive Summary This document provides general advice about writing client reports. Such reports are not literary documents but are intended to convey technical information in a form that is as easy to digest as possible. It makes several specific recommendations. 1. Start with a summary of the findings, then the argument and the supporting evidence. Do not start with assumptions and then attempt to write a quasi-scientific paper. 2. Use short sentences and a simple vocabulary; you are not trying to win a literary award. 3. Style is important. So are grammar, punctuation, syntax and spelling. You want your report to look professional. 4. Learn how to use a word processor properly, so that you have a consistent and appealing layout and structure in the report. 5. Place technical material in an appendix and make sure that the main text refers to it in a sensible way. 6. Use diagrams and figures when appropriate, since they can save many words. They must be readable, clear and properly labelled. 7. Always number the pages and sections to make it easy to refer to them in the report and in discussions. 8. Ask someone else to read the report before you issue it – and listen to what they say! ...
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...progress as well as their professional capacity as well. I am willing to come true this aim in the way of writing, so I do my best to interview a person, her name is Doris. We have the opportunity to pick up some techniques and significant skills in the way of giving question-- how to write in an appropriate way in some degree. Now, Doris is working in financial field. There is no doubt that we can learn some key points of how to write something in this field from her useful and important experiences. This assignment which is an informational report aims to give a brief introduction about the different genres of writings, then provide some useful instructions to her expected audience, what’s more, making those audience known that writing can convey unexpected reflection of our daily life in reality. The importance of writing in financial I have acquire that writing could promote her to achieve a lot of things during the process of her career such as data analysis, strategy decision making, and more about the international business. Moreover, Doris has spent 3 more years working in this field. And everyday, she takes one and a half to write. Meanwhile, she will try her best to finish her tasks, no matter how difficult the tasks are, she could overcome them, dares not any difficulties, the reason is that a firm requires to facing many risks and she could help to make decision if did well in this field. Peter F. Christoffersen said, “ financial firms take on a lot of market risks...
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...ear Dr. Su: After your explanation of the unknowns lab report instructions, I am still left with a few questions concerning what should be the result for the lab the report. Therefore, I was hoping that you could explain to me what must be written in the report to receive a passing grade. My confusion to the assignment is in part due to the fact that my lab is inconclusive. In order to be able to classify the unknown as a certain bacteria I should be able to match its characteristics with different examples according to the different tests, but my sample matches none. I understand that in order to receive a good grade on the lab report the unknown must be correctly identified, therefore, creating more of a complication. During class you...
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...Contents Introduction............................................................................................ 1 1 Planning your business report ........................................................... 2 1.1 What is the purpose of this report? .................................................... 2 1.2 Who are the readers of this report?..................................................... 2 1.3 What are the report’s main messages?................................................ 3 1.4 How will the messages be structured?................................................ 3 2 Structuring your business report ....................................................... 4 2.1 Covering letter/memorandum.............................................................. 4 2.2 Title Page............................................................................................. 5 2.3 Executive Summary ............................................................................ 5 2.4 Table of Contents................................................................................. 5 2.5 Introduction ......................................................................................... 6 2.6 Conclusions/recommendations ............................................................ 6 2.7 Findings and discussion........................................................................ 8 2.8 References..................................................................................
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... Writing can be a good or bad experience; it all depends on the writer. People who are good writers have fewer problems than those who have trouble writing out their thoughts. I believe those who have a great mind of imagination are some of the best writers. My experiences in writing have always been a minimal, because writing is a difficult process for me. The problem I have with writing is expressing my ideas and thought in a concise and coherent manner. In the future, I hope to be able to improve tremendous at writing essays, research papers, and other writing assignments without very little to no errors. I hope to be a well-rounded writer when I complete this course. I begin writing when I was in the first grade, when my teacher showed me how to put words together to form sentences. The second grade is where I was showed how to write simple sentences. I was also shown how to correctly write sentences so that didn’t have any run-ons or fragments, on complete sentences. Eventually when I reached middle school I was able to write a complete paragraph, and term paper. Everything I have learned in school has helped me to be able to write resumes, reports at work, and other important things in my adult life. It is very important that my resumes and reports are written correctly, and my words are professional. It has helped me to elaborate and point out the important in my resumes, and reports. My writing...
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...ourselves standing at the checkout, writing out a personal check, and taking possession of the goods. It's a simple transaction—we exchange our money for the store's groceries. In the world of business, however, many companies must be willing to sell their goods (or services) on credit. This would be equivalent to the grocer transferring ownership of the groceries to you, issuing a sales invoice, and allowing you to pay for the groceries at a later date. Whenever a seller decides to offer its goods or services on credit, two things happen: (1) the seller boosts its potential to increase revenues since many buyers appreciate the convenience and efficiency of making purchases on credit, and (2) the seller opens itself up to potential losses if its customers do not pay the sales invoice amount when it becomes due. Under the accrual basis of accounting (which we will be using throughout our discussion) a sale on credit will: 1. Increase sales or sales revenues, which are reported on the income statement, and 2. Increase the amount due from customers, which is reported as accounts receivable—an asset reported on the balance sheet. If a buyer does not pay the amount it owes, the seller will report: 1. A credit loss or bad debts expense on its income statement, and 2. A reduction of accounts receivable on its balance sheet. With respect to financial statements, the seller should report its estimated credit losses as soon as possible using the allowance method. For income...
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...research. Q4. Briefly describe the different steps involved in a research process. Q5. Explain the criteria of a good research. Q6. “Research is much concerned with proper fact finding, analysis and evaluation.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reason in support of your answers. Q7. Explain the types of research in detail. Q8. “Empirical research in India in particular creates so many problems for researchers.” State the problems that are usually faced by such researchers. Q9. Why is it important to define research problem appropriately? Q10. Explain in detail techniques involved in defining a research problem. Q11. “The task of defining the research problem is often follows a sequential pattern.” Explain. Q12. Write short notes on following: a. Ex post facto research b. Motivation in research c. Pilot survey UNIT-2: Research Design Q1. Explain the meaning and significance of research design. Q2. How does formulating a research design differ from developing an approach to a problem? Q3. “Research design in exploratory studies must be flexible but in descriptive studies, it must minimize bias and maximize reliability.” Discuss. Q4. Differentiate between exploratory and descriptive research. Q5. Write short notes on following: a. Extraneous variable b. Confounded relationship c. Research hypothesis d. Experimental and control group. Q6. Write short note on “experience survey” explaining fully its utility in exploratory...
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...Methods in Psychology): Writing Laboratory Reports Writing Lab Reports & APA Format Structure and Content of a Laboratory Report This following provides a brief overview of the structure and content of various elements in a laboratory report, based on APA guidelines. The APA publication manual can be referred to for more detail. The purpose of a lab report is to communicate research in a clear, systematic and standardised way. Primarily, a lab report should communicate the following things: → Why did I bother? Why did I do this experiment and why is it an interesting contribution to science? → How did I do it? How did I carry out this research (this should be detailed enough so that the experiment could be replicated precisely)? → What did I find? What were the results of your study? → So What? What do your findings mean in terms of your hypotheses and what theoretical contribution do they make? IMPORTANT! The advice that we give you in this handout is not inflexible, it is a guide! For example, when we say that the title should be fewer than 15 words, the world will not end if your title is 16 words. So, please use your common sense. In case you don’t have any, the snail of sense will appear to give you some advice. Format There are several sections to a lab report: → Title → Abstract → Introduction → Method o o o o o → Results → Discussion → References → Appendix (Optional) Title Your title should ideally be fewer than 15 words. A good title alerts the reader to the overarching...
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...Methods in Psychology): Writing Laboratory Reports Writing Lab Reports & APA Format Structure and Content of a Laboratory Report This following provides a brief overview of the structure and content of various elements in a laboratory report, based on APA guidelines. The APA publication manual can be referred to for more detail. The purpose of a lab report is to communicate research in a clear, systematic and standardised way. Primarily, a lab report should communicate the following things: → Why did I bother? Why did I do this experiment and why is it an interesting contribution to science? → How did I do it? How did I carry out this research (this should be detailed enough so that the experiment could be replicated precisely)? → What did I find? What were the results of your study? → So What? What do your findings mean in terms of your hypotheses and what theoretical contribution do they make? IMPORTANT! The advice that we give you in this handout is not inflexible, it is a guide! For example, when we say that the title should be fewer than 15 words, the world will not end if your title is 16 words. So, please use your common sense. In case you don’t have any, the snail of sense will appear to give you some advice. Format There are several sections to a lab report: → Title → Abstract → Introduction → Method o o o o o → Results → Discussion → References → Appendix (Optional) Title Your title should ideally be fewer than 15 words. A good title alerts the reader to the overarching...
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...There is one required group case write-up as shown in the Tentative Schedule. The write-up should be no longer than four double-spaced pages inclusive of exhibits (such as tables, charts and figures). In addition to these four pages, you may have a cover page and another page (the last page of the write-up) that is an assessment of group member contributions. The sum of the group member contributions must total 100%. Please use an 11 point font with a 1.5” margins (for my corrections and comments). (Do not use a plastic cover for the report; staple the pages at the top left of the page). While you will be given many possible questions to consider and discuss, your case write-up will focus on only a few questions. Please clearly indicate in your write-up the questions that you are answering. The recommended solution should be based on the available data in the case and address the decision and/or policy issues facing the firm. The grade you receive on the case write-ups will be based on your ability to provide a solution that you can defend well, one that is also supported from the facts of the case, and one that has a solid financial foundation. In addition, you will be graded on grammar, spelling, punctuation, format and general appearance of your case write-up. In efforts to be sure that each team member participates, the work of each member must be attached (separate to the stapled report) to the back of the case report. This work can be handwritten. It is strongly...
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...any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission. © School of Accountancy, QUT 2003 Produced by QUT Publications 232975 8437 ISBN: 1 74107 014 7 ii Contents Preface Accountancy writing and preparation of documents Writing and accountants Determining the Purpose (aim) Investigating Planning the document Writing the document Revising the document Style of professional documents Good and poor writing Audience Tone Language Overwriting (padding) Overgeneralisation Spelling, punctuation and grammar Abbreviations Expressing numbers Paragraphing Headings and sub-headings Quantitative information Recommendations Letter writing for accountants Claim letter Letter of advice Letter of engagement Letter of enquiry Letter of refusal Management letter Memos E-mails Research Essays, Reports and Resumés Research essays Reports Resumés References and Bibliographies iii v 1 1 2 2 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 14 16 17 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 27 31 40 41 iv Preface Writing for Accountants is a brief guide to the types of writing that accountancy students and practising accountants are most often called on to do. It is not intended as a definitive text, but rather as a general guide for students at the Queensland University of Technology. It is intended that the booklet be used in conjunction with the lectures and tutorials...
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...BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNICATION TEACHER: RAY 06/03/2012 REPORT 30 ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION 20 EXAM 40 COURSE TIMETABLES 09/March * WRITING A REPORT CHAPTER 15-16, 12 March *morning chap 17 oral presentation *afternoon team work chap 14 16 March *morning chap 10 11 12 write messages important for final exam 19 March *afternoon bring to teacher final report. team work writing report finished 20 March *oral presentation. Receive assessment form to evaluate performance. CHAPTER 13: COMMUNICATION ACROSS CULTURES Report writing requirement: Suppose you are persons familiar I was in position I leave my ideas for sby to start. Hr teacher customer different aims. Useful for them? To be in the shoes of the HR ? of the customer? In the shoes of The new staff will work for us. Learn, listen, flexible, open minded. Be sensitive. Forget about your stereotypes. Try to diagnostic to know why u fail why u success. Show your kindness to business people ( kids ). Grand pa have to work for the kids. Have closer relationship before talking about. Never focus on stereotypes. Dinner table, private situation. Chinese eats around table. Circle Meeting is public situation. Try to understand what the person likes? What does the Chinese like? Culture has layers. With a new business with Mexican guy? Find articles, news about Mexican, find information to set up relationship. It s not enough. Learn about the country. See powerpoint: Swedish equality is...
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