Overview
The written report contributes 70% towards the final mark of the module.
The written report should be between 30 and 40 pages in length (as an indication this should be between 10,000 to 15,000 words) including figures, tables, and references. We strongly recommend inserting tables and figures in the main report where you discuss them (rather than all at the end) for ease of readability. Computer code should not appear in the main body of the report.
The report should be written concisely and explain the topic and context of your project. It should provide details of the data and methodology you use and your results. You should present a discussion of the main findings, highlighting any original aspects of the work and/or new findings.
Appendix
You may put additional material in an appendix. This might include tables and graphs if there too many to fit into the main body of the report (you might want to consider
limiting the number in the main body of the report to around 10), but these must be clearly signposted/referenced within the main body of the report.
You may also include detailed calculations, statistical analysis and computer code (all significant code written as part of the project should be included within the appendix with detailed comments so that examiners can easily follow the structure).
Feedback
If students require the supervisor to read a draft of the project (for purposes of feedback), then they should allow at least two weeks before submission deadline.
Structure
The following is a suggested structure for the written report together with indicative percentages of the number of pages to give an indication of possible lengths for the difference sections. You may use alternative structures, but please remember that the structure you choose will have to allow you to cover the points in the Overview given above.