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APA Report Writing

This document outlines the differences between primary and secondary research, emphasizing that primary data is original and collected for the first time, while secondary data has already been processed and is typically more expensive. It also discusses the importance of writing effective abstracts and using references in research papers, highlighting the authority that citations lend to academic writing. Additionally, it provides resources for further guidance on APA format and report writing.

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APA Report Writing

This document outlines the differences between primary and secondary research, emphasizing that primary data is original and collected for the first time, while secondary data has already been processed and is typically more expensive. It also discusses the importance of writing effective abstracts and using references in research papers, highlighting the authority that citations lend to academic writing. Additionally, it provides resources for further guidance on APA format and report writing.

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Theory Construction & Research Design

MPR140T

Module 1B: REPORT WRITING


Report writing following APA format

(for analysis of quantitative data)

Dr. Moumita Mukherjee


PRIMARY & SECONDARY
Research

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PRIMARY Research

• Primary research is different from secondary research in that


secondary research uses data or research that has already been
collected
PRIMARY Research DATA

Primary Data are those which


are collected afresh and for the first time, and thus happen to
be original in character
SECONDARY Research
SECONDARY Research

Extremely EXPENSIVE
SECONDARY Research DATA

Secondary Data are those


which have already been collected by someone else, and
which have already been passed through the statistical
process.

• Since primary research typically takes anywhere from weeks to


months to gather and is very expensive, secondary sources are
typically exhausted first before any primary research is conducted.
Perils of Overwhelming Research Reviews
Introduction
intelligent
not your mind
DISTRACTIONS
ABSTRACT
• Its purpose is to allow the reader to decide whether to
read the paper or not

``OMIT needless words.''


CONDENSED SUMMARY
American Psychological Association (APA)
According to the APA style manual, an abstract
should be between 150 to 250 words
[OPTIONAL]

Become familiar with this website. This may well become your best friend in writing
Research Reports & Papers. [Link]
Qualities of a Good Abstract
[Purdue University OWL]
Steps for writing EFFECTIVE Report Abstracts
Purdue University OWL
Sample of an ABSTRACT
Source: Purdue University OWL
REFERENCES
(Must Know)
WHAT Is A Reference/Citation ?

In-Text citation

APA
Role of References in Research Paper
Look at the
two paragraphs below: which one seems more authoritative?

The paragraphs are


identical, except for the
absence of citations from
paragraph 1.
The first paragraph may be
just as interesting as the
second, but within an
academic context, a context
that requires you to show
from where you have taken
ideas, the second has far
more authority, it is more
persuasive. It shows that the
ideas you are discussing are
matters that are important
to your particular academic
community.
WHY Use References in
Research Paper/Report Writing ?
WHY Use References in
Research Paper/Report Writing ?
Importance of References in
Research Paper/Report Writing
Role of References in Research Paper
WHAT needs reference?
Additional Materials
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• APA Style Writing – Series

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REPORT WRITING: The Essential Parts

Ref. Kothari & Garg (2004).


INTERPRETATION,
technique
[Consult Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) Website
for more information on APA Writing Style: APA Publication
Manual 7th Edition.]
SYNOPSIS
PROPOSAL or PLAN
What is a SYNOPSIS ?
[Link]
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