| Description | Guidance for contractors writing for social research. It contains information about the role of project managers, the required content and style of research reports. |
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| ISBN | N/A |
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| Official Print Publication Date | |
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| Website Publication Date | April 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.
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