Research Report Overview
The assessment is conducted across Modules A and B of the Advanced Plus course.
Learning outcomes assessed:
Student can
follow a process to write an academically referenced text of 1,000 words (excluding reference list) that demonstrates critical thinking
make choices that indicate readiness for a degree course in a tertiary education setting
understand the assignment topic and instructions
undertake effective research
synthesise and extend notes to demonstrate critical thinking in writing
use language which demonstrates academic and professional register appropriately, and reference correctly
draft, edit and proofread.
Note: academic register refers to a level of English grammar and vocabulary appropriate to
tertiary study.
Your oral presentation (Speaking EOC) is based on the Research Report.
This booklet
This booklet contains:
information on the Research Report, Turnitin and Canvas
the Research Report task requirements
three research scenarios
the Cover Sheet
the Research Report Pla
Research Report Task requirements
Your final report must:
o respond to one of the scenarios below and address the needs of the client
o contain 23 main Findings
o containatleast1graphicorchart
o refer to at least 2 published sources to support the Findings. The sources must be in English. o beproofread.
Report features
Your final report must include: o Abstract
purpose of the report
summary of the Findings
key recommendation(s)
o Introduction
who requested the report
purpose of the report
o Findings
o Conclusion
summary of the findings and how they relate to the purpose of the report
o Recommendations (explained and linked to the Findings) o Referencelist.
Report format
12-point font size, Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing, justified
headings, bullet points for recommendations, labels for graphics/charts
Harvard Referencing Style.
Word document (.doc or .docx)
Word count
1,000 words +/-10% (not including the reference list) Scenarios
1. You are a consultant to a bilingual primary school. They are planning a marketing campaign to increase the number of children enrolled. They have asked you to research the benefits of children having a bilingual education and to write a report with recommendations.
2. You are a consultant to a government health department. More women than men go to the doctor. The health department wants some research to identify the reasons for this and recommendations as to how to encourage more men to seek medical care.
3. You are a consultant to the government. They are considering a new policy idea and want to survey some members of the public for their opinions on the idea. They have asked you to research the benefits and limitations of different survey methods. In your report, make recommendations on which method they should use and how to maximise its effectiveness.
