Writing a research report is an important skill, especially for Year 10 students learning about how humans develop. This lesson will help you understand how to organize a research report and give you tips on how to write each part clearly.
A typical research report has four main parts: Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Each part has its own role and needs to be clear so that your readers can understand your findings.
The Introduction is like the opening scene of a story. It tells the reader what your report is about. Here’s how to set it up:
Context: Start with background information that helps explain your topic. If your study looks at how parents help kids learn, share some important facts that others have found.
Example: “Many studies show that kids whose parents are involved in their education tend to do better in school. However, we still need to explore how different types of involvement matter.”
Research Question: Clearly state the question you are trying to answer with your study.
Example: “This study will explore: How does parental involvement affect the school performance of children in the UK?”
Hypothesis: Present your guess about the answer to your question.
Example: “We think that when parents are more involved, their children will perform better in school.”
By the end of the Introduction, readers should know what your report is about and why it's important.
The Method section explains how you did your study. It’s important that you explain this well so others can replicate your work. Here’s what to include:
Participants: Describe who took part in your study and how they were chosen.
Example: “We selected 100 children aged 6 to 11 from three schools in London. Parents filled out a questionnaire about their involvement in their child’s education.”
Materials: List the tools you used for your research, like surveys or tests.
Example: “We used a questionnaire adapted from another study to measure how parents helped their children, like helping with homework or attending school events.”
Procedure: Explain the steps you took to carry out your study. This should be in order.
Example: “We sent flyers home with the kids to get participants. After parents agreed, the children took a test in class while their parents filled out the questionnaire online. We collected data over two months.”
Data Analysis: Briefly explain how you will look at the information you gathered.
Example: “We will summarize the participant information and use a method called Pearson's correlation to see how parental involvement relates to school performance.”
Writing this part clearly helps others trust your work and understand your findings better.
When writing a report, especially in psychology, it is very important to be clear. A well-written report should be easy for everyone to read, from experts to ordinary people. Here’s why clarity is key:
For Academic Readers: Clarity helps others understand and evaluate your work. If your report is confusing or uses unclear language, it can lead to misunderstandings.
For General Readers: If your report is for people like parents or other community members, it’s crucial to use simple language. This way, your findings are accessible and relevant to real-life situations.
Now that you know what a research report includes, it's time for an in-class task. You will write the Introduction and Method sections for your own study.
Drafting Tips:
Reminders:
By focusing on these elements, you will be ready to write a clear and well-organized research report that shares your findings effectively. The skills you develop with this writing will be useful not just in school, but in any future research you do.
Writing a research report is an important skill, especially for Year 10 students learning about how humans develop. This lesson will help you understand how to organize a research report and give you tips on how to write each part clearly.
A typical research report has four main parts: Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Each part has its own role and needs to be clear so that your readers can understand your findings.
The Introduction is like the opening scene of a story. It tells the reader what your report is about. Here’s how to set it up:
Context: Start with background information that helps explain your topic. If your study looks at how parents help kids learn, share some important facts that others have found.
Example: “Many studies show that kids whose parents are involved in their education tend to do better in school. However, we still need to explore how different types of involvement matter.”
Research Question: Clearly state the question you are trying to answer with your study.
Example: “This study will explore: How does parental involvement affect the school performance of children in the UK?”
Hypothesis: Present your guess about the answer to your question.
Example: “We think that when parents are more involved, their children will perform better in school.”
By the end of the Introduction, readers should know what your report is about and why it's important.
The Method section explains how you did your study. It’s important that you explain this well so others can replicate your work. Here’s what to include:
Participants: Describe who took part in your study and how they were chosen.
Example: “We selected 100 children aged 6 to 11 from three schools in London. Parents filled out a questionnaire about their involvement in their child’s education.”
Materials: List the tools you used for your research, like surveys or tests.
Example: “We used a questionnaire adapted from another study to measure how parents helped their children, like helping with homework or attending school events.”
Procedure: Explain the steps you took to carry out your study. This should be in order.
Example: “We sent flyers home with the kids to get participants. After parents agreed, the children took a test in class while their parents filled out the questionnaire online. We collected data over two months.”
Data Analysis: Briefly explain how you will look at the information you gathered.
Example: “We will summarize the participant information and use a method called Pearson's correlation to see how parental involvement relates to school performance.”
Writing this part clearly helps others trust your work and understand your findings better.
When writing a report, especially in psychology, it is very important to be clear. A well-written report should be easy for everyone to read, from experts to ordinary people. Here’s why clarity is key:
For Academic Readers: Clarity helps others understand and evaluate your work. If your report is confusing or uses unclear language, it can lead to misunderstandings.
For General Readers: If your report is for people like parents or other community members, it’s crucial to use simple language. This way, your findings are accessible and relevant to real-life situations.
Now that you know what a research report includes, it's time for an in-class task. You will write the Introduction and Method sections for your own study.
Drafting Tips:
Reminders:
By focusing on these elements, you will be ready to write a clear and well-organized research report that shares your findings effectively. The skills you develop with this writing will be useful not just in school, but in any future research you do.