Academic Research Report Writing
What is an academic report?
An academic report is a structured document that presents information, analysis, and findings on a specific topic or research question. It is typically written in a formal style and follows a clear format, including sections such as an abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. Academic reports are commonly used in educational and research settings to communicate the outcomes of investigations, experiments, or studies, and they emphasize evidence-based reasoning, critical analysis, and clarity of presentation (AEUK, 2025).
Features of an Academic Report
The key features of academic report:
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Academic Report Writing Lessons
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Research Reports
Research Report Writing: General
Academic Report Writing: General Topic (A.I) (new 2025)
This lesson is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the key features of a research report: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Through a series of scaffolded, interactive tasks, students explore the structure and language commonly used in academic reports. Activities include matching tasks, guided reading, summary exercises, and language analysis, all building toward an optional extension task where students plan and write their own research report on students’ use of AI. Ideal for face-to-face or online learning, this lesson includes a full answer key and offers flexible differentiation options to suit a range of learner needs. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Research Report Writing: STEM
Academic Report Writing: STEM (Wind energy) (new 2025)
This lesson is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the key features of a research report: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Through a series of scaffolded, interactive tasks, students explore the structure and language commonly used in academic reports. Activities include matching tasks, guided reading, summary exercises, and language analysis, all building toward an optional extension task where students plan and write their own research report on the sustainability of solar energy. Ideal for face-to-face or online learning, this lesson includes a full answer key and offers flexible differentiation options to suit a range of learner needs. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Research Report Writing: Business
Research Report Writing: Business (Digital Marketing) (new 2025)
This lesson is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the key features of a research report: executive summary, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion and recommendations. Through a series of scaffolded, interactive tasks, students explore the structure and language commonly used in research reports. Activities include matching tasks, gap fills, reordering tasks and text and language analysis, all building toward an optional extension task where students plan and write a research report on consumer trust and brand loyalty in the era of digital commerce. Ideal for face-to-face or online learning, this lesson includes a full answer key and offers flexible differentiation options to suit a range of learner needs. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Laboratory Reports
What is an academic laboratory report?
An academic laboratory report is a structured scientific document designed to explain the purpose, methods, and results of an experiment in a clear and concise manner. It follows a logical format, typically including sections like Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References to ensure completeness and clarity without unnecessary detail. Its main goal is to allow others to understand, evaluate, and replicate the investigation, communicating quantitative findings in a formal, well‑organized way (AEUK).
Laboratory Report Writing: Psychology
Lab Report Writing: Psychology (Conformity in group decision making) (new 2025)
This lesson is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the key features of a lab report: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. Through a series of scaffolded, interactive tasks, students explore the structure and language commonly used in lab reports. Activities include matching tasks, gap fills, reordering tasks and text and grammar analysis, all building towards an optional extension task where students conduct research for a lab report on the topic of online conformity: social media likes. Perfect for both in-person and online teaching, this ready-to-use lesson includes a full answer key, built-in flexibility to engage and support learners at all levels and student’s project pack for the extension task. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Laboratory Report Writing: Engineering
Lab Report Writing: Engineering (Heat conduction experiment) (new 2025)
This lesson is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the key features of a lab report: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. Through a series of scaffolded, interactive tasks, students explore the structure and language commonly used in lab reports. Activities include matching tasks, gap fills, reordering tasks and text and grammar analysis, all building towards an optional extension task where students conduct research for a lab report on a similar topic. Perfect for both in-person and online teaching, this ready-to-use lesson includes a full answer key, built-in flexibility to engage and support learners at all levels and student’s project pack for the extension task. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Laboratory Report Writing: Environmental Science
Lab Report Writing: Environmental Science (Microplastics contamination) (new 2025)
This lesson is designed to help students develop a clear understanding of the key features of a lab report: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. Through a series of scaffolded, interactive tasks, students explore the structure and language commonly used in lab reports. Activities include matching tasks, gap fills, reordering tasks and text and grammar analysis, all building towards an optional extension task where students conduct research for a lab report on the same topic. Perfect for both in-person and online teaching, this ready-to-use lesson includes a full answer key, built-in flexibility to engage and support learners at all levels and student’s project pack for the extension task. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Full Research Reports
These are the full reports to use as you like.
Research Report Writing: General
Full Academic Report: General Topic (A.I) (new 2025)
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Research Report: STEM
Full Academic Report: STEM (wind energy) (new 2025)
This 1,500-word STEM research report assesses the environmental footprint of wind energy in relation to wildlife conservation and renewable energy policy. The report follows a formal scientific structure and includes the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Research Report: Business
Full Research Report: Business (Digital Marketing) (new 2025)
This comprehensive 1,500-word research report explores the relationship between consumer trust and brand loyalty in the age of digital commerce. The report is structured according to academic conventions and includes the following sections: Executive Summary, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Full Laboratory Reports
These are the full reports to use as you like.
Laboratory Report: Psychology
Full Lab Report: Psychology (Conformity in group decision making) (new 2025)
This 1,000-word laboratory report examines online conformity through the lens of social media “likes” and their influence on group decision making. The report follows standard psychological research conventions and includes the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Laboratory Report: Engineering
Full Lab Report Writing: Engineering (Heat conduction experiment) (new 2025)
This 1,200-word laboratory report investigates the rate of heat conduction in four different materials: copper, aluminium, stainless steel, and glass. The report follows standard psychological research conventions and includes the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Laboratory Report: Environmental Science
Full Lab Report Writing: Environmental Science (Microplastics contamination) (new 2025)
This 1,000-word laboratory report investigates the presence and concentration of microplastic particles in local water sources, focusing on environmental and public health implications. The report follows standard psychological research conventions and includes the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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