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Aged 312: Technical Reporting And Writing Question Paper

Aged 312: Technical Reporting And Writing

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Education And Extension

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2016

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

1.(a) Distinguish between the following: (4mks)
(i) A project proposal and research proposal.
(ii) A formal and informal report.

(b) Assume you are writing a research report and some of the reference materials you have used include;
(i) A book with two authors.
(ii) A revised edition of a book.
(iii) Internet sources.
provide appropriate bibliographic citations for each of these work. (6mks).

(c) Identify research topic in your field of specialisation and do the following:
(i) State your research topic. (2mks)
(ii) Write a one paragraph problem statement. (3mks).
(iii) state any three objectives of the study. (3mks).
(iv) You decide to use an open ended questionnaire as a tool of data collection. State any three merits and three demerits of using this method. (6mks)

(v) Explain the importance of the following components of a research report: (6mks)
(i) Background to the study.
(ii) Limitations of the study.
(iii) Appendices.

2. Audience analysis is an important element in any research. With reference to the various types of audiences ,discuss the truth of this statement. (20mks).

3. Interpretation and analysis of findings enables a researcher to expose the relations and processes that underlie the findings of a given study. Discuss the validity of this statement. (20mks).

4. (a) Discuss the various phases of a project. (12mks).
(b) Explain the critical path method as a means of scheduling project activities. (8mks).

5. Literature review forms the bedrock of any serious study. Discuss the validity of this statement. (20mks)

Aged 312: Technical Reporting And Writing Question Paper

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