Difference between revisions of "Final Report"

From PDP/Grid Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
(Created page with " == Purpose of the final report == A project is a success if the results are accessible and applicable to you and your colleagues. Both for your colleagues (now) and for you...")
 
Line 2: Line 2:
 
== Purpose of the final report ==
 
== Purpose of the final report ==
  
A project is a success if the results are accessible and applicable to you and your colleagues.  Both for your colleagues (now) and for you (several months after the end), the results should be presented in a form that does not require detailed knowledge of the methodology and implementation.  For this reason, the report emphasises simplicity. The report should refrain from jargon when explaining methods and recommendations. That being said, it is still important that the relevant information is included. 
+
Project results should be accessible usable to you and your colleagues.  Both for your colleagues (now) and for you (several months after the end), the results should be presented in standalone fashion.  Detailed knowledge of the methodology and implementation should not be required to read the report.   The report should refrain from jargon when explaining methods and recommendations.
  
 
The report should follow the following form.
 
The report should follow the following form.
Line 8: Line 8:
 
* Introduction
 
* Introduction
  
Briefly discuss the purpose of this report (i.e. review the original motivation for the project). Include a one-or-two-sentence summary of the overall result(s)�kind of like an abstract.
+
Briefly discuss the purpose of the project (i.e. review the original motivation). Include a one-or-two-sentence summary of the overall result(s)�kind of like an abstract.
  
 
* Methods
 
* Methods
  
Talk about what methods and tests were used.  Remember, no jargon�this section should include a simple (short) explanation of procedures and why the methods were the most appropriate given the motivation and starting situation.
+
Talk about methods and tests were used.  Remember, no jargon�this section should include a simple (short) explanation of procedures and why the methods were the most appropriate given the motivation and starting situation.
  
 
* Findings
 
* Findings

Revision as of 14:47, 11 November 2015