Are there benefits to the use of tablets (such as iPads) in classroom contexts? If so, what are they? Are there any detriments to the increased use of this technology in schools? Education
Introduction (200 words, approx.)
Discussion (650 words, approx.)
Conclusion (200 words, approx.)
Recommendations (150 words, approx.)
References not included in word count
[Appendix] if needed. Not included in word count
Introduction
Outlines context, background and purpose.
Defines any key terms
Indicates any limitations
Similar to the introduction of an essay
Discussion
Longest section
Analyse issues and interpret findings.
What has been learned?
How might this learning be applied?
Similar to the body paragraphs of an essay.
May have multiple subsections
Conclusion
Summarises major ideas of the report.
What the findings mean.
Answers to the question(s) that led to the report.
Don’t introduce new facts or ideas.
Not dissimilar to the conclusion of an essay.
Some reports will cover these goals in Discussion, however we will write a separate Conclusion.
Recommendations
Suggests solutions based on findings and discussion
Consider: what action should be taken, who should take it, what is the time frame of the action, and what costs are involved.
SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely.
References
Use in-text referencing; any sources cited in-text should be included in a list of references.
Begin on a new page
Title it References
Format your references according to Harvard Style.
Use the University’s guide to Harvard.
Appendix
Optional
Not incl. in word count
Includes supplementary data that supports your points but is not necessary, or too disruptive, when incl. in the body of the report.
E.g. full questions set given to subjects of a survey; or the transcript of an interview.
Report should be coherent and clear without the appendix: it is supplementary.
Any included appendices must be referred to in-text, e.g. (see Appendix 1)
Refer to Appendices as Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc. OR Appendix A, Appendix B, etc.
