Writing a Survey Report

Question 1

Is a method of collecting information or data in which people self-report their own
opinion/behaviors in response to the questions

Answer 1

Survey

Question 2

to study a research topic thoroughly, and
to summarize the existing studies in an organized manner.

Answer 2

Survey

Question 3

Steps in Writing a Survey Report

Answer 3

1. Break the report into separate sections with heading.
2. Write a 1–2-page executive summary paraphrasing the report.
3. State the objectives of the summary in the background section.
4. Provide background information by explaining research and studies.

Question 4

Tips in conducting a successful Survey

Answer 4

1. Make sure that every question is necessary.
2. Keep it short and simple.
3. Ask direct questions.
4. Ask one question at a time.
5. Avoid leading and biased questions.
6. Speak your respondent’s language.
7. Use response scales whenever possible
8. Avoid guiding grids or matrices for responses.

Question 5

is the technique of gathering data by asking questions to people
who are thought to have desired information.

Answer 5

Survey Method

Question 6

Objective, accurate and honest presentation of facts and results

Answer 6

1. Value Communicated

Question 6

Guidelines for Writing the Survey Report

Answer 6

1. Value Communicated
2. Basic Content
3. Modes of Ordering
4. Basic Qualities of a Good Report

Question 7

a. May consist of eyewitness accounts of first – hand information.
b. May contain facts, data, figures or statistics on or from people, events,
phenomena, structures, experiments, questionnaires, interviews, and
library research.
c. May include materials and procedures or methods.

Answer 7

Basic Content

Question 8

Modes of Ordering

Answer 8

a. Chronological or time order.
b. Geographical or space / spatial order
c. Logical
d. Problem
e. Cause and Effect
f. Formal
g. Abstract –
h. Materials –
i. Conclusion and Recommendation

Question 9

Inductive or Deductive

Answer 9

Logical

Question 10

Solution

Answer 10

Problem

Question 11

– Introduction – Background – Statement of the problem

Answer 11

Abstract

Question 12

Method or Procedure – Results – Discussion – Summary

Answer 12

Materials

Question 13

Basic Qualities of a Good Report

Answer 13

a. Objective, not subjective point of view.
b. Accurate, not sloppy presentation of facts, numbers, statistics and data
c. Honest, nor false or incomplete details and results
d. Brief and direct

Question 14

All the information collected and analyzed is presented clearly and in detail

Answer 14

Main Body

Question 14

State the purpose/aim of the report, when and how the information was gathered.

Answer 14

Introduction

Question 15

Sum up the points mentioned above. If necessary a recommendation can be included as well (one way of summing up is making some general comments).

Answer 15

Conclusion

Question 16

____________, _____________ and an _______________ should be used in survey
reports.

Answer 16

Present Tenses, Reported Speech and an impersonal style

Question 17

____________, _____________ and an _______________ should be used in survey
reports.

Answer 17

Present Tenses, Reported Speech and an impersonal style

Question 18

Use a variety of _____________ such as _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, etc.

Answer 18

reporting verbs - claim, state, report, agree, complain, suggest, etc.

Question 18

Use a variety of _____________ such as _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, etc.

Answer 18

reporting verbs - claim, state, report, agree, complain, suggest, etc.

Question 19

When reporting the results of a survey, the figures gathered should be given in the form of __________ and __________.

Answer 19

Percentage and proportions

Question 20

: The purpose/aim of this report, As requested, This survey was carried
out/ conducted by means of…, the questionnaire consisted of etc.

Answer 20

To introduce

Question 21

: In general, generally, on the whole, etc.

Answer 21

To generalize

Question 22

: In conclusion, all things considered, To sum up, All in all,
It is not easy to reach any definite conclusions, if any conclusions may be drawn from the data, It is clear that, The survey shows/indicates/demonstrates, etc.

Answer 22

To conclude/ summarize