Writing Effective Research Reports
Date:
19/09/2024
Organised by:
Social Research Association
Presenter:
Dr Simon Haslam
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Patricia Cornell
training@the-sra.org.uk
Venue: Online
Description:
Introduction/Overview
This course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to write high quality research reports. You will go through the process of report-writing, starting with planning a report to meet the needs of different audiences, then moving on to consider overall structure and format, organization of material into sections or chapters and how to present different kinds of material in different ways to maximize impact and ease of use.
Learning objectives
To develop an understanding of the key features of different kinds of research reports and the skills necessary to produce them.
Topics
This course will cover:
- What makes a good research report?
- Writing with your audience in mind
- Planning a report: structure, content and format
- Features that encourage clarity and ease of use
Who will benefit
Researchers who regularly or occasionally have to produce written research reports for a variety of different audiences who would like to improve their skills in order to produce more effective research reports.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the one day course participants will:
- Understand what constitutes an effective research report
- Have acquired knowledge about different approaches to report writing
- Have developed skills in planning and designing an effective research report
Course tutor
The workshop will be facilitated by social research firm director and academic publisher Dr Simon Haslam. His firm's work has been published in peer reviewed journals and cited in the House of Commons.
Simon has thirty years experience with clients spanning the public, private and voluntary sectors, involving writing reports for a range of audiences. He is Visiting Professor at Durham University Business School, the author of two books and the founding editor of the Management Consulting Journal.
Cost:
£165 for SRA members, £220 for non-members
Website and registration:
Region:
International
Keywords:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Quality and Data Management , Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis, Research Management and Impact, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination
Related publications and presentations:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Data Quality and Data Management
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis
Research Management and Impact
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination