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.