The method section of a report details how the research was conducted, the research methods used and the reasons for choosing those methods. what judgements/ interpretations you have made about the process or the findings (discussion, analysis).
Organise the sections in a logical sequence based on: The sections described below should be used as a guide and are not prescriptive. Reports vary in style and purpose but the following sections are common to most reports.
You need to determine the most logical and efficient way to: Follow the instructions of your teacher first. Your lecturer may provide a structure by giving headings or questions to answer. The structure (headings, sub-headings) needs to be tailored to fit the context (rather than vice versa).
Reports follow a principle of moving from a problem or issue through to solutions. The differences between reports occur chiefly in the body. There are as many structures for a report as there are reasons for writing one.
