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Proposed Outline of Study Report

Maria Teresa Sharon C. Linog, MDResearch AssociateResearch Institute for Mindanao CultureXavier University, Cagayan de Oro linog.sharon@gmail.com

I. Title PageII. Executive SummaryIII. Introduction/BackgroundIV. Study DesignV. Findings/ResultVI. Conclusions and

RecommendationsVII. ReferencesVIII.Annexes

II. Executive Summary

• Describe the research study objectives

• Give an overview of the study design

and research site

• Summarize the main findings it is recommended that you write the executive summary last

III. Introduction/ Background• Give the overall objectives of the

research and the specific questions to be addressed

• Include information such as the criteria used for site selection and background information on characteristics of the study population relevant to the research

IV. Study Design and Methodology

• Describe the research setting (where

the research is taking place)

• Describe the information collection and

information management utilized.

• Justify selection and training of the

research members

V. Findings/Result

• Describe the findings for each theme

• Interpret the information by topic area and research objectives or questions

• Document your findings by using quotes and matrices to illustrate and support results

VI. Conclusions and Recommendations

• Summarize or prioritize the different themes that you describe and interpret

• Conclude your interpretation by using some of the following terms: “almost all,” “all,””some,” “only one,”

VI. Conclusions and Recommendations

• Use bullets to present your point• Use short and concrete sentences,

going directly to the point• Recommend possible approaches

for programs or for further research

VII. References

• References can be listed here

VIII. Annexes

• Tables• Information collection forms

Thank you for your attention!