SayPro – End-of-Month Research Summary Sheet
Month Covered: [e.g., June 2025]
Department / Unit: [e.g., Research & Evaluation Unit]
Prepared By: [Your Full Name]
Date Submitted: [DD/MM/YYYY]
📌 1. Overview of Research Activities
Project Title / Code | Objective | Status (Ongoing/Completed) | Lead Researcher |
---|---|---|---|
[Project A] | [Brief purpose] | Ongoing | [Name] |
[Project B] | [Brief purpose] | Completed | [Name] |
… | … | … | … |
📊 2. Key Findings / Progress
Summarize major findings or milestones achieved this month.
- Project A: Completed data collection in [location]; initial analysis shows 75% positive trend in participant engagement.
- Project B: Final report submitted to stakeholders; recommendations accepted.
- General Insight: A pattern of reduced response time in digital assessments compared to previous months.
🧪 3. Methodologies Used
List research methods and tools applied:
- Surveys (online and face-to-face)
- Focus group discussions (FGDs)
- Observational data recording
- Statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel)
- Behavioural A/B testing
- Interviews with key informants
⚠️ 4. Challenges Encountered
Issue | Project Affected | Action Taken / Recommendations |
---|---|---|
Low survey response rate | Project A | Re-distributed survey via WhatsApp; extended deadline |
Scheduling delays | Project C | Adjusted project timeline by 1 week |
… | … | … |
📅 5. Planned Activities for Next Month
- Conduct second round of data analysis for Project A.
- Begin qualitative interviews for new ethics and integrity assessment.
- Prepare a training session on research data privacy.
- Finalize literature review for upcoming programme evaluation.
📎 6. Documents / Attachments Included
- Survey response summary (Excel)
- Focus group transcript excerpts (PDF)
- Preliminary analysis charts (PowerPoint)
- Updated research tracker (Google Sheets link)
👤 Sign-Off
Research Lead / Coordinator: ______________________
Position: _______________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
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