Report: Self-Assessment of Report Structure and Presentation, UOW

This report provides a detailed self-assessment of report writing, covering essential aspects such as structure, presentation, and referencing. It examines the key components of a well-structured report, including the executive summary, introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The report emphasizes the importance of clear headings, logical flow, and supporting evidence. Additionally, it addresses the significance of proper referencing, including adherence to the Harvard style and avoiding plagiarism. The report also includes a checklist for self-evaluation, covering aspects such as spelling, grammar, font size, and the inclusion of appendices. This self-assessment is designed to help students improve their report writing skills and ensure they meet the required standards for academic assignments.

Student name:
Student number:
Self- assessment criteria for report structure, format and presentation
This guide will help you check your report assignment prior to submission. If you have difficulty with any of the
points mentioned you should visit the UniLearning website (http://unilearning.uow.edu.au)
Report Criteria Student
Yes/No
1. Executive summary
Does it provide a brief overview of the topic? Yes
Does it summarise the main findings and recommendations? Yes
2. Introduction
Does it explain the purpose and significance of the report? Yes
Does it define the main issues? Yes
Does it contain a content map (summary of the main sections in the reports in the
order they will appear)? Yes
3. Body
Does it use numbered headings and subheadings? Yes
Does it present factual and objective information appropriately analysed? Yes
Does each paragraph start with a topic sentence (i.e. explain what the paragraph will
discuss with a key sentence)? Yes
Do the paragraphs have a logical flow within each other and the report? Yes
Have you provided evidence for all your claims? Yes
4. Conclusion
Does it contain no new material? Yes
Does it summarise all the material? Yes
Does it provide recommendations/solutions? Yes
5. Referencing
Have you looked at the university’s plagiarism policy on the web?
(http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html) Yes
Have you used your own words to make your points or, when using the words of
others, used quotation marks and acknowledged your sources, incl. page numbers? Yes
Does the referencing conform to the Harvard Standard? see
https://webapps.library.uow.edu.au/refcite/style-guides/html/ Yes
Is the material in the reference list cited in the report and vice versa? Yes
6. Presentation
Did you check spelling and grammar? Yes
Are the font size, line spacing, margins appropriate (or as required by the subject)? Yes
Are any appendices attached? Yes