Report Writing | Common mistakes to avoid
- Objectivity
- Understanding the main and relevant problem. Make a Mindmap.
- Answer only the question asked and within context
- Write paragraphs that are relevant in respect to the question asked. Be specific.
- Keep the answer simple and void of unnecessary information
- Limit the scope and go deeper- E.g. concentrate on a department and get enough detail compared to the entire organization (within the context).
- Content/writing
- Consider all the sections/topics as in the assignment.
- Use your own word- rewrite sentences you copied to avoid plagiarism. Do not include content you do not understand and/or cannot explain.
- Consider local (Bangladeshi) examples rather than from books/online.
- Using fact based recommendation/decision/solution/statement. Validate it with an experienced person (company guide, faculty ...)
- o a sanity check before submitting answer- does this answer make sense?
- Organizing & formatting
- Use MS Office- learn new techniques as necessary
- Allocate time for formatting.
- Use the spell checker
- Limit the use of capital letters
- Don't use red color and/or unnecessary highlights in your document
- Don't use irrelevant layout elements/graphics
- All diagrams need to be relevant and explained
- Document has to maintain a natural/coherent flow
