Communi-cating your research CHAPTER 11 Communi-cating your research

Communicating your research Learning outcomes Clarify what is required by different readers of your research Draft an initial research report or dissertation Enhance what you have written by revising, redrafting and proofreading it Reflect on opportunities to share what you have learned

Expectations of all research reports Knowledge and understanding of the topic area Ethical awareness Use of appropriate HR research methodology Data presentation and analysis Thinking skills Problem-solving Project management

Writing: delaying factors

Planning your writing Brainstorming Mind mapping Concept mapping Linear planning Adhesive notes

Structuring your report/dissertation Title page Summary or abstract Contents page Introduction Literature review Research methodology Findings/results Analysis Conclusions Recommendations (where appropriate)

Recommendations: example of table format

Developing a project storyline

An outline framework for each section/chapter

Effective writing Write clearly and simply. Avoid using too many direct quotations. Avoid using jargon, slang and abbreviations. Use a new paragraph for each new idea. Avoid repetition. Be consistent and appropriate with person and tense. Avoid discriminatory language.

Communicating what you have learned