1. Research Methods in MIS: Presenting Results: Written and Oral Reports
Deepak Khazanchi

2. Written Research Report
Short report
For well-defined, limited-scope problems with straight-forward methodology
Usually 5 or fewer pages
Formats
Findings summary (graphical or tabular) attached to letter of transmittal
Business letter
Internal memorandum

3. Written Research Report
Short Report (Memorandum)
Reason for writing
Answer direct inquiry with specific answer and supporting detail
Expository style with brevity and directness
Attach detailed materials as appendices when needed

4. Written Research Report
Long report
Technical report
Management report

5. Long Report Components
Prefatory Items
Letter of transmittal
Title page
Authorization letter
Executive summary
Table of contents
Introduction
Problem statement
Research objectives
Background
Methodology
Sampling design
Research design
Data collection
Data analysis
Limitations
Conclusions
Summary and conclusions
Recommendations
Appendices
Bibliography

6. Written Report Considerations
Order of report
Sentence outline
Topic outline
Comprehensibility
Readability indices
Pace
Tone

7. Presentation of Statistics
Text paragraph format
Semi-tabular format
Tabular format
Graphical format

8. Graphical Formats Line graphs Area charts Pie charts Bar charts
Pictographs/Geo-Graphics
3-D graphics

9. Oral Presentations Content Delivery Preparation Opening Length
Findings and conclusions
Recommendations
Delivery
Vocal characteristics
Physical characteristics
Preparation
Length
Content
Style
Scripted
Extemporaneous
Audiovisuals
Type
Role

10. Audiovisual Aids Chalkboards Whiteboards Handout materials Flip charts
Slides
Overhead transparencies
Computer-drawn visuals
Computer animation