Examining a sample report from Victoria Business School
What problem is the author addressing?
The author addresses the West Coast College recycling program. The problem being addressed is the lack of participation of people in the campus recycling program.
Where in the report does the author cite secondary research? You can mention one or two pages.
The author cites secondary research on pages 31 and 32.
What types of primary research did author cite in the report? You can give one or two examples.
The author effectively conducts primary research on page 31.
Analysis: We 11 to 14 billion tons of waste each year, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. Of this sum, 180 million tons comes from households and businesses, areas where recycling efforts could make a difference (Hollusha, 2010).
Survey: According to a survey conducted by Decima Research, 73 percent of North American companies have waste reduction programmes (Schneider, 2008).
Consider your research-based report for this class. What problem might you address in your workplace, school, or community?
The problem that I would address is sex education in middle school. Most middle schools have not incorporated sex education programs in the school curriculum. Since parents also shy away from the sex topic, I would strongly recommend including a comprehensive sex education program in the school curriculum.