Purpose of reporting

The most obvious purpose of a research report is to communicate the findings of your research efforts to stakeholders and recommend a course of action. It is a written justification of the time, effort, and resources spent on a research problem and the result that came out of it.

It can also function as a cornerstone for future studies and can be referred back to at any point in time. However, not all research reports turn out to be useful. For reports to be effective, ensure that they are enjoyable, informative, concise, and actionable.^[1]