Project Report

The report is a major part of the project. It is a clear and accurate description of all aspects of the project.

Suggested Framework for the Project Report

1. Title page
   - Project title
   - Author
   - Course
   - Date
2. Summary
   - An extract of the main points of your report
   - What was achieved and what remains to be done
   - Any change in emphasis or direction during the project
3. Contents
4. Introduction
   - A brief overview of the nature of the project, what has to be attempted and the deliverables to be produced.
   - Acknowledgements
5. Product Development
   - Main body of the report in which the work carried out is described in detail.
   - The approach adopted
   - Resources and facilities used
   - The problems encountered and their solutions
   - Setbacks
   - What has been achieved
   - A description of the deliverables
   - How it was established that the deliverables meet the objectives
6. Conclusion
7. Appendices
   - any relevant material to support the report
   - terms of reference
   - schedule
   - design and program documentation
   - trial plan, test data and expected results
   - user guide
   - operating instructions