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ENGG1100

A guide to finding and using information resources and library services for first year engineering students.

Writing a Project Report

The purpose of a project report is to:

  • report on work that has been done, or
  • plan for work to is to be done.

Audience

When you're writing a project report, think of your target audience as:

  • an outside organisation, such as a government department or non-government organisation (NGO)

Writing style

Use a factual tone in a project report.

Vary your tense depending on what you're writing about. Use:

  • present tense to outline the current situation
  • past tense to describe work that has been completed
  • future tense to explain work that is proposed.

Structure

Include the following sections:

  • Title page
  • Acknowledgements
  • Executive summary or abstract
  • Table of contents
  • Introduction and body (no heading)
  • Conclusion and recommendations
  • References or bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Appendices.

 

Reports usually include tables, graphs and other graphics to present data and supplement the text. To learn how to design and use these elements effectively, see our guides to:

Creating videos for your assessments

You may need to create videos, podcasts, or edit images. Go to Image, video and audio tools to find suitable software for creating videos.

Following are the list of tools available at UQ:

Preparing your Engagement Portfolio

Project management

Systems thinking

Design decision making

Materials and manufacturing

Risk assessment

Sustainability engineering

Employability and professional practice

  • ENGG1100 course videos -- watch in BlackBoard
    • What is employability? 
    • Introduction to EAIT student employability team
    • What do employers look for? 
    • What is Engineering Professional Practice (EPP)? 

Enterprise skills 

Effective communication

Working in teams

Reflective writing