What Is an Assessment Report?
An assessment report is a document that provides a more thorough analysis of a specific subject or issue. Assessment reports are typically created to provide a complete overview of the process of assessing however, they can also be used to identify the gaps in knowledge or training requirements.
For instance an assessment report might include an inventory of strengths and weaknesses identified through the SWOT (strengths as well as threats, weaknesses, opportunities and weaknesses) analysis. This information is used to determine the developmental actions that are required for an employee. The report of assessment is sent to the hierarchy of the employee to plan.
Another use of assessments reports is to evaluate the effectiveness of a program or project. The evaluation could be conducted by a third party, like an academic institution or professional organization. The evaluation is intended to help stakeholders make informed decisions and increase the effectiveness of a program or project.
A report on the evaluation will include a description and objectives of the project or program that is being evaluated. It also includes a overview of the findings, identifies challenges and barriers and makes recommendations. The report of evaluation should be non-biased and clearly convey its conclusions and findings using graphs and tables of data when appropriate. The report should also include any caveats or limitations that apply to the evaluation. This can be achieved by making sure that the evaluation has been effectively designed and implemented and including the results of an analysis of the literature. The report must be written clearly and concisely, and logically organized, with headings and subheadings.
