Ten criteria for a good research report

1. A clear, simple and precise title that tells readers what the research is about.

2. A summary/synopsis/abstract that summarizes the whole report/article

3. An introduction that clarifies the research problem being addressed and its significance.

4. A review of the relevant literature, which shows how the study being reported is located.

5. A clear statement of research questions or hypotheses.

6. A clear account of how the data were collected and an indication of the limitations of the methods used..

7. A clear account of how the data were analysed and an indication of the limitations of the methods used.

8. A well laid out section showing the findings or results in terms of answers to research questions or proof of hypotheses.

9. A clear discussion of the significance of the findings, conclusions that can be drawn and any implications or recommendations.

10. A list of references and possibly appendices.