1. Report Writing and Documentation

1.3. Sample explanation: Preliminary Pages

Title Page

The title page typically includes the report's title, the author's name, the submission date, and any other relevant information, such as the organization's or institution's name.

Declaration

A statement where the student declares that the work is original and not copied from any source. It Often includes a pledge against plagiarism.

Example: I declare that the work in this Project Report entitled            was carried out by me in the Department of   . The information derived from the literature was duly acknowledged in the text and a list of references provided. No part of this Project Report was previously presented for another degree or diploma at this or any other Institution.


_________________________                                                ___________________________

Name                                                                                      Signature and Date


Certification

A statement from a supervisor or authority certifying that the work meets academic standards. It confirms that the research was conducted under guidance.

Example: This Project Report entitled…………………………………………… (in upper case) by …………………………………………………………………………. (Surname last and in upper case) meets the regulations governing the award of the degree of ………………………………………………………………………………………………… (approved name of degree) of the Newgate University Minna, and is approved for its contribution to knowledge and literary presentation.

 

 

Chairman, Supervisory Committee

 

Signature

 

Date

Member, Supervisory Committee

 

Signature

 

Date

Member, Supervisory Committee

 

Signature

 

Date

Head of Department

 

Signature

 

Date

Dean, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

 

Signature

 

Date


 

Dedication

A section where the student dedicates their work to someone special, such as family, teachers, or mentors.

  • Example: “I dedicate this work to my parents, who supported me throughout my journey.”

Acknowledgements

A section where the student expresses gratitude to those who helped in the research or project. Can include teachers, friends, institutions, or funding sources.

  • Example: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor for their guidance and support.”

Abstract

An abstract concisely overviews the report's key findings, conclusions, and writing recommendations. It is usually placed at the beginning of the project to provide readers with a quick summary of its contents.

Table of Contents

A table of contents provides a roadmap of the project's structure, listing the main sections and subsections and their page numbers.

Dedication

A section where the student dedicates their work to someone special, such as family, teachers, or mentors.

  • Example: “I dedicate this work to my parents, who supported me throughout my journey.”

Acknowledgements

A section where the student expresses gratitude to those who helped in the research or project. Can include teachers, friends, institutions, or funding sources.

  • Example: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor for their guidance and support.”

Abstract

An abstract concisely overviews the report's key findings, conclusions, and writing recommendations. It is usually placed at the beginning of the project to provide readers with a quick summary of its contents.

Table of Contents

A table of contents provides a roadmap of the project's structure, listing the main sections and subsections and their page numbers.