Procedure for Writing Program Monitoring and Evaluation Reports Education
By Dedeh Sariah
Mahasiswa Pascasarjana MPI UIN SUNAN GUNUNG DJATI BANDUNG
The final step in a research activity is compiling a report. Even though the quality of the research and models built is good, success is not complete without reports. Reports are a medium of communication between the compiler/implementing agency and related parties. Reports are very important for policy makers. The report also reflects the author's experience and is tailored to the target audience.
Basic Concepts of Report Writing
Report writing is the result of a series of activities arranged logically and chronologically to be accounted for. Although writing forms and techniques vary, the basic principles are the same, considering the problem, audience, and purpose of the writing. The purpose of an evaluation report is related to its use, both formative (to improve the program) and summative (to assess the usefulness of the program). Evaluation reports provide information and assessments to interested parties, including program users, resource allocation decision makers, and other interested parties.
Principles of Report Writing
Logical, the explanation in the report must make sense.
Systematic, report preparation must be orderly and sequential.
Complete, the report must include the necessary data and facts.
Be clear, the language used must be easy to understand and unambiguous. 5. Correct/Accurate, the report must contain correct data and facts.