Research Report Writing Support

1 - Executive Summary The Executive Summary should provide a concise overview of the research project and should include: • Introduction and background to the research topic. • Research objectives. • Research methodology used, including the sampling approach and data collection method. • Key findings. • Main conclusions. Where applicable, students should state that non-probability judgement sampling was used and that primary data were collected through a questionnaire. 7 - Statement of Self-Reflection Provide a reflective statement explaining: • What you learned from undertaking the research. • How your understanding of the research topic developed. • What research skills you developed. • What challenges you encountered. • How you addressed those challenges. • How the research experience may benefit your future academic or professional development. 8. Research Limitations Identify the main limitations of the research. These may include, where relevant: • Sample size. • Sampling technique. • Geographical scope. • Time constraints. • Access to respondents or data. • Data collection limitations. • Methodological limitations. • Availability of secondary data. Limitations should be presented honestly and should explain how they may affect the interpretation or generalisability of the findings.