ENG 219 Report Guidelines
Description:
The ENGL 219 report is a research project that requires you to:
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Investigate one aspect of IT related field.
Read academic literature (like journals, scientific magazines and articles).
Conduct a balanced academic report.
Give a short presentation on the most interesting and original aspects of the report.
Submission Date:
Students should submit their report on the 2nd May 2022 and their recorded PPT presentations on the 15th
May 2022 . For late work, a penalty of 2% per day will be applied.
Student’s work:
1. All students must complete all aspects of the report and presentation.
2. All students must be present for all consultations with the lecturer.
Length of the report:
1. The number of words excludes the reference list and appendices. One student should not exceed 15002000 words; two students – 2000- 2500 words; three students 2500- 3000 words; four students 30003500 words.
Plagiarism:
Any student submitting plagiarised work will not be graded. Students should submit their reports on
Blackboard SafeAssign/Turnitin to check their work on plagiarism.
Interaction with Your Lecturer:
Your title must be approved by your lecturer prior to starting your work.
Report Layout:
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Cover Page
Contents page
Introduction
Methodology
Findings/Body part
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendices (if any)
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ENGL 219 Report Assessment Rubric
Component
Description
Cover page
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Contents page
 Shows the reader the basic organization of the report, with page numbers
 Introduction to the topic of the report is presented
 Background information is mentioned
 An outline of the structure of the report is clearly stated
 Definitions of key terms related to the topic (if applicable)
 Purpose and objectives of the report are clearly stated
 Method
Introduction
Apart from the title, shows the student’s name and module title and number
Marks
(30%)
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Data Analysis &
Findings
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Data (e.g. graphs, charts, tables) supports effectively the information and ideas of
the researcher
Findings are presented coherently and clearly explained
Evidence in the report is properly synthesized (summarised/paraphrased)
Findings are related to the tasks of research
Ideas in the/between the chapters are properly linked
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Methodology
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Data gathering methods are pertinent and clearly described.
Sample (how many people surveyed or interviewed) is adequate.
Instrument used is well-written and well-suited to the topic investigated.
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References and
citation
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The research is clearly cited in-text
References are done correctly with regard to academic conventions
Quotations are not overused in the research
Conclusion
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Main ideas are briefly summarised and linked to the main argument.
Main ideas are properly commented
Predictions for future developments of the topic are expressed
Further research that might be required is mentioned
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Bibliography is arranged to academic convention
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Bibliography
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Appendices (if
needed)
Layout and
Organisation
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Language
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These include data related to the topic, which the reader may want to refer to
Each appendix should have a title and be mentioned in the main body.
The report includes all required components
Formatting rules for layout, spacing, alignment, headings, page numbering, word
limit, etc. are to be followed
Organization is fully appropriate and effective for a topic
Use of cohesive devices (key words, pronouns, references, linking words, transitions,
etc.) is evident
Correct use of grammar on sentence level and in spelling as well as capitalization
and punctuation rules are followed
Academic style requirements are fulfilled (no contractions, formal vocabulary and
IT terms)
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Report Format
1. Title page should include (appropriate font size)
 Subject of the report
 Name of the writer
 ID number
 Submitted on (due date)
 Submitted to (teacher’s name)
2. Table of Contents (font 18/20) should include
 All the headings (with the same numbers as used in the report) and the relevant page numbers
 Use font 16
 One and a half line spacing
3. The actual report – Abstract, Introduction, Findings/The body Part, Conclusions and Bibliography
(font 14, Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing)
4. Appendix should include (font 10 or 12).
5. The report should be bound and not stapled like an assignment.
6. Clean white pages are to be used.
7. No pictures are to be included.
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