Practical tips

  1. Create a topic sentence summary highlighting the topic sentence in each paragraph. Is everything in the right place? Does the whole form a logical story? 

  2. You don't have to get the perfect report on paper in one stroke. Make use of the 3 steps in the writing process.

  3. Keep a log. For example, write down every day (that you work on the research) anything that could be relevant for your report (actions, choices, insights). Later you can draw on this when writing your report itself. 

  4. Use the language and spelling checker in Word. Also, have your report read by somebody else. 

  5. Make sure your text comes across as professional, by writing business-like, concise and with few mistakes.