How to write a report assessing a survey

How to write a report assessing a survey about Physical Education

What does a survey report consist of? an introduction in which you state the purpose and content of your report a main body in which all information collected on the topic is presented in detail under suitable subheadings a final paragraph in which you summarize the points mentioned before, adding your recommendation or suggestion (s).

Before you start your report you must write the following To: Subject: Date: From:

Example • To : Mr Adam Wilson • From : Dimitra Alifieraki • Subject : Survey on Physical Education in our school • Date: 10/4/2018

Introduction To begin reports: • The purpose/aim/intention of this report is to assess/evaluate the results of a survey in which. . . people/residents/students were asked about/whether/what. . . • This report outlines the results of a survey conducted/carried out to determine/ discover the reaction/popularity/attitudes/opinion of. . . • The data included in this report was gathered/ obtained by means of a questionnaire/a telephone survey/door to door interviews. . .

Main part To express facts and proportions ( facts ) : • Ten/fifty per cent. . • The majority/minority of the students… • A significant percentage of the people … • A large/small proportion of the residents… • Over one third/half of the people I questioned… were of the opinion. . . felt/believed that. . . expressed (dis)approval of. . . replied/reported that. . . chose/preferred. . . To express generalizations ( conclusion ) : • This shows/explains why… • This proves that… • So this fact confirms the belief /emphasizes that people …

Example • Only fifteen per cent of those surveyed said that they would purchase a fur coat, which shows that most people are against the practice of killing animals for their skins.

Exercise Choose whether the sentences below are facts or generalizations. • Outdoor activities and reading are quite popular pastimes. • About one quarter of those questioned expressed interest in learning a new sport. • By far the largest number of those surveyed responded positively to the idea of having a swimming pool installed. • A small minority of those questioned thought that an arts and crafts centre would be a useful addition. • Among pensioners, relaxing aquatic sports are generally preferred to work ing out in a gym. • Twenty four per cent of respondents wanted a bowling green and nineteen per cent requested a library. • A small proportion of the people asked did want the developer to build a gym and aerobics studio. • Some of the prospective residents do enjoy taking strenuous exercise. • Sociable team sports appeal. • There are very few pensioners who enjoy creative activities like painting and pottery.

To end the report… • To conclude/To sum up/In conclusion, the survey clearly shows. . . , • On the basis of these findings, it would seem that. . . , • The results of this survey suggest/indicate/ demonstrate/reveal that. . . , etc.

To : Red Button From : _____ Subject : A survey report on Physical Education in Perama school Date : __________ Purpose The purpose of this report is to show much satisfied the students are concerning the Physical Education in Perama School. Equipment Two percent of the students asked were of the opinion that the school provides the students with the necessary equipment for the lesson. This indicates that most students are not satisfied with what the school provides and perhaps they want the school to spend some money on equipment like balls or exercise machines. Time Two thirds of the students that were questioned said that two hours a week is not enough time for them to exercise properly. This confirms the belief that gymnastics is a very important lesson for the students and the school should provide more time for the subject. Conclusion All in all, students want the school to take Physical Education more seriously and provide more gym equipment. Also the majority of the students wants the lesson to take place more than twice a week.