Reporting

Lesson: Reporting Validation Results

Learning Objective: At the end of the lesson, you will report the validation study results by articulating the results and recommendations.

Learner Directions: The learner is required to complete the following:

  1. You need to read through the material below and you should read CFITES Volume 8 – Validation of Instructional Programs (p. 23-26).
  2. After you have completed the readings, you will post a blog with your completed assignments (written report and oral presentation).

Materials Required:

  1. CFITES Volume 8 – Validation of Instructional Programs
  2. Course Website
  3. WordPress Blog Site
  4. Report Example
  5. Scoring Rubrics (Written Report and Oral Presentation)

References: 

  1. CFITES Volume 8 – Validation of Instructional Programs

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The Lesson: Reporting Validation Results

A Validation Report is an essential document and it is the final step in the process. The report should be able to articulate the study clearly. A report needs to include the following elements:

  1. Background
  2. Aim
  3. Scope
  4. Methodology
  5. Analysis
  6. Conclusions
  7. Recommendations.

Format

The format of the report should be aligned with other standard military reports. Having a standard format allows for the results to be the centrepiece of the report. The format needs to articulate the findings, interpretations, and recommendations. Annexes can be used within the report format to provide a “deeper dive” in certain areas.

Report Writing Suggestions

  1. Keep the Report Brief: Only the pertinent information should be included in the report.
  2. Use Annexes: The use of Annexes allows for additional information to be presented.
  3. Use Simple Language: Simple statements and language can allow for clearer and stronger arguments.
  4. Use Charts and Graphs: If you can, add a chart or graph as they can provide additional context.

When you are presenting your study be objective – trying to maintain an unbias stance increases the effect of the report and decreases the defensive reaction from stakeholders.

Assessment (summative): Reporting the results of a Validation Study is a very important step. It allows for you to tell your audience about the entire study. Reporting Validation Study results can come in two different formats – a written report and an oral presentation.

For your final assessment in the Validation Study Unit – you will be required to complete a written report and an oral presentation.

Part 1 – Written Validation Report

The aim of the report is to express the recommendation of the validation study. The report should be thorough enough to paint a picture to the reader with regards to the entire study and results. You are required to write a validation report that includes the following sections: Background, Aim, Scope Methodology, Analysis, Conclusions, and Recommendations.

  1. Report Example
  2. Written Validation Report Assessment Rubric

Part 2 – Oral Validation Presentation

The aim of the oral presentation is to present the results of the validation to an audience. The presentation should present the study and the results. The presentation should be direct and to the point. In your presentation you should cover: Background, Aim, Scope, Methodology, Analysis, Conclusions, and Recommendations. In your presentation, do not just read your report. Your presentation should be recorded and uploaded to a video sharing site (ex. youtube). When your presentation is complete – add it to your blog.

  1. Oral Presentation Assessment Rubric