Writing for Social Research: Updated 2005: Guidance for Contractors

DescriptionGuidance for contractors writing for social research. It contains information about the role of project managers, the required content and style of research reports.
ISBN
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateApril 27, 2005

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ISBN 0 7559 3994 8 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
Background
Purpose of research reports
Report standards
Report templates
Structure of the report

CHAPTER TWO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The role of the project manager
The role of the advisory group
The publication process
Crown copyright
Summary

CHAPTER THREE CONTENT OF THE REPORT
Key components
Additional components
Summary

CHAPTER FOUR DRAFTING THE REPORT
Language
Presentation
Summary

CHAPTER FIVE SOCIAL RESEARCH HOUSE STYLE
Text formats
Computer format
Final checklist
Summary

ANNEX 1 PREPARING A RESEARCH FINDINGS SUMMARY
General
Front page
Main sections
About this study
Report availability
Previous Research Findings

ANNEX 2 GUIDANCE ON WORKING DOCUMENTS
Inception report
Progress report
Interim reports
Draft final report

REFERENCES

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Executive Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

Page updated: Thursday, June 16, 2005