SAMPLE - Research Report Template (APA 7th Edition – Group Assignment)

SAMPLE - Research Report Template (APA 7th Edition – For Group Assignments)

[Insert Group Title]
Course: Strategic Communication and Conflict Management
Department: Mass Communication
Institution: [Insert Institution Name]
Group Members: Full Names (include matric numbers)
Submission Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Word Count: [e.g., 2,500 words]

I. Abstract (150–200 words)
  • A concise summary of the study background, problem objective, method, major findings and recommendations.
II. Introduction (300–400 words)
  • Background of the study
  • Relevance to African or international development
  • Clear statement of the research problem
  • Research questions and objectives
  • Brief mention of selected theory (if applicable)
III. Literature Review (1500–2000 words)
  • Your literature review should help locate your research within existing knowledge. Use the 5Ws and H approach:
  • What has been said in academic or policy literature about this issue?
  • Who are the main actors (e.g., women in politics, ethnic groups, NGOs, media, influencers)?
  • When and Where have similar issues appeared in Nigeria, Africa and globally?
  • Why does the issue remain unresolved or urgent?
  • How does your study challenge, extend, or support past research?
  • Theoretical Framework (200–300 words)
  • Identify and explain at least one of the conflict or communication theory applied
  • Justify its relevance to the context of your study
IV. Methodology (200–300 words)
  • Type of data collected (survey, interviews, news analysis, simulation, field observation, etc.)
  • Sampling method and data sources
V. Findings and Discussion (1500 - 2000 words)
  • Present themes or data patterns clearly
  • Use charts/tables/quotes where necessary
  • Link findings to literature and theory
VI. Strategic Recommendations (300–400 words)
  • What should development communicators, journalists, NGOs, or policymakers do differently?
  • Propose communication tools or interventions
  • Include measurable steps or models
VII. Conclusion (150–200 words)
  • Recap main insights
  • Highlight future research directions
VIII. References
  • Follow APA 7th Edition strictly. sources should be between the last 10 years (2015 - 2025)

Here is a sample Research Report Template that students and scholars can adopt for their academic papers.

Research Report Template (APA 7th Edition – Group Assignment)


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