Internship Final Report_Guideline

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Internship and Career

CenterPresident University

July 2012

Internship Final Report

Guideline


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2Internship Final Report Guideline

PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINE

This guideline is intended for the students who have accomplished their internship program and

currently in the preparation for internship final report. This guideline consists of information about the

standardized format, layout, template, and content required for the internship final report. All studentsneed to follow the instructions written in this report.

The internship final report is an important document which not only explains the internship activities but

also serves as the supplementary material about the recent trend in the industries, organizational or

work culture, and how an internship can affect the students personal growth.

All students are expected to provide clear, accurate, yet, conscience description on the internship

activities, personal learning, and the suggestion for further improvement. This information will be further

reference used by ICC, faculties, students, and other members of the university.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINE ........................................................... ....................................................... 2

A. FINAL REPORT FORMAT ............................................................. ....................................................... 4B. FINAL REPORT OUTLINE ............................................................ ....................................................... 4

C. ORGANIZATION OF CHAPTER ............................................................. ............................................ 5

D. FINAL REPORT FOR TWO INTERNSHIP COMPANIES ......................................................... ... 6

E. SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL REPORT .......................................................... ................................. 7

F. ASSESSMENT .............................................................. .............................................................. .............. 7


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A. FINAL REPORT FORMAT

Margins

Top Margin: 1 Inch

Right Margin: 1 Inch

Left Margin: 1,5 Inch

Bottom Margin: 1 Inch

Font type Times New Roman for all headings and text.

Font Size Headings: 16 Bold Capital Letter

Subheadings: 14 Bold

Text: 12 Regular and 10 for footnotes

Line spacing 1.5 for text

1 for footnotes

Paper size A4, 70 grams

Chapter Headings Apply Roman Numerals e.g. CHAPTER I, CHAPTER II, etc

Paragraph Justify style

Outline Numbering System Multiple-level outline numbering system

For example:

I. IntroductionI.1. Objective

I.2.Benefits

Number of pages Maximum 25 pages

Page Number Bottom-right of the page

Printing 1 Hard Cover submitted to ICC, 1 hard cover for the company

(upon the request by the company), 1 soft cover for the

university mentor

Color of the cover page Dark blue

Example of the internship report cover page is attached

B. FINAL REPORT OUTLINEThe following is the sequence of how the students should present the report:

Page Cover

Letter of Completion

Table of Content

Preface

CHAPTER I-INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II-COMPANY PROFILE

CHAPTER III-INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER IV-PERSONAL RESULTS/EVALUATION/POINTS LEARNED

CHAPTER V-RECOMMENDATION

Appendices


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C. ORGANIZATION OF CHAPTERI.Letter of Internship Completion

Each student must attach the copy of the internship completion issued by the companies. The letter

declares and verifies that the student has accomplished that the internship program from the specific

period. Student who undertook the internship in two different companies must submit two letters of

internship completion.

II. PrefaceA one-page section used to express the gratitude and appreciation for the people who have enlisted

the support to the students during the internship program. This page may also include an

acknowledgement from the students to internship site and the people inside the organization.

III. Chapter I-IntroductionIntroduction is to provide the reader with preliminary information about the internship program,

objective, and the benefits of the internship. This chapter will help the reader comprehend why

internship is necessary to be part of the study in the university.

IV. Chapter II-Company ProfileThis chapter will provide a background about the organization where the students undertook their

internship at. The information consists of description may cover the following:

1. History of the Organization2. Vision, Mission, and Objective3. Organization chart4. Core organization activities5. Product and services6. Review on the organization growth and trend

V.Chapter III-Internship ActivitiesChapter III is central chapter for this report which outlines the main responsibilities and duties of the

interns. There is no particular custom on what should be written or how students must note in this

chapter. Students are in the liberty to express how they want to communicate to the reader. Several

guidelines for composing this chapter will be:

1. Refer to the job description and provide explanation on the critical and principalassignment.

2. In addition to the what-the assignment, include also the how. The how will discussthe method or approaches that the students applied to finish the assignment. It may also

talk about the specific tool or devise that the students used during the assignment

3. Upon the consent of the company, exhibit the result of the project that the student involvedwith. It may be displayed through picture, graphs, written elaboration, or portfolio.


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VI. Chapter IV-Personal Results/Evaluation/Points LearnedCommunicating the message on the impact of internship to the student is the principal aim of this

chapter. The students must evaluate how internship benefits them which may entail the answer to

the following questions:

1. Was the internship worthwhile? Elaborate by providing the information about theadvantage that the student gained after doing the internship2. Did internship help gain better understanding about the theory and how it can be

implemented in the real world? Provide description to this question

3. Did the internship help gain better comprehension about the industry?4. What technical knowledge, new theory/approach/method, or skills was absorbed during

the internship?

5. Was the internship helpful for the students to learn better about the personal strength andweakness and how it can affect the personal development of the students?

6. How did internship benefit the students personal growth?7. How did internship affect the students future career plan?

VII.Chapter V-RecommendationThe last chapter of this report will discuss the students recommendations and suggestions related

to current assignment or project or the internship activities. However, the students must be

precautious in providing recommendation which may pertain to the company. Students must

support the statement by providing reference and valid reasons why such action is essential.

In this chapter, students can also insert their suggestion regarding how the university can improve

the internship program or other areas that the university must pay attention.

VIII. Appendices/References/AttachmentsStudents may include additional materials which are related to the final report. It may include

picture, graphs, charts, table, or other supplementary data. Biweekly report is optional.

D.FINAL REPORT FOR TWO INTERNSHIP COMPANIESAll students must submit only one internship report. This applies to those who undertook internship

in one or two companies.

Final report for students with two internship companies will follow the same template and format.

The adjustment needs to be made, however, when the students outline the company profile and

internship activities. These two chapters must be divided into 2 sections, each for one company.

Page Cover

Letter of Completion

Table of Content

Preface

CHAPTER I-INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II-COMPANY PROFILE

I. COMPANY AI.1. HistoryI.2.Organization Chart


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II.COMPANY BII.1.History

II.2.Organization Chart

CHAPTER III-INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES

I. Company AI.1.Activity A

1.2.Activity BII. Company A

I.1.Activity A

1.2.Activity B

CHAPTER IV-PERSONAL RESULTS/EVALUATION/POINTS LEARNED

CHAPTER V-RECOMMENDATION

Appendices

Information in the Chapter III, IV, and V is not divided based on the company, and combined into one

section.

E. SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL REPORTStudent must submit the internship final report 3 weeks after the internship finish. Prior to

submitting the hard covered copy, student must submit the soft-cover for the university mentor

perusal. This report will be the reference for the mentor and students in conducting the internship

final presentation.

Student must submit the hard-covered copy of the internship final report after the internship

presentation. Student must submit 3 copies, 2 hard-cover copies for ICC and company (if requested

by companies) and 1 final soft cover for the mentor.

F.ASSESSMENTThe final report is assessed based on the following criterion:

1. Completeness and accuracy of informationThe report discussed the entire internship experience in a thorough and detailed manner,

including job duties assigned and accomplishments

2. Personal resultsThe report discussed key developmental skills and personal improvements learned during theperiod, including problems encountered and efforts to resolve them

3. Recommendations:Suggestions given were appropriate to improve the internship program, both from company and

university points of view.

4. Lay-outThe report observed the standard university guidelines for an internship report

5. FormatProfessional tone was observed throughout the report using proper spacing and alignment,

minimum grammatical mistakes, use of graphics, images, and figures to ensure clarity of

message/discussion

6. Logical flow of ideasSmooth and well-structured ideas, thoughts were well-organized resulting in clear

messages/discussion.

7. Readability


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Clear and concise language and professional tone was maintained throughout the report

8. Timelines of reportThe report was submitted without delay within 3 weeks after the end of internship period


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Appendix1. Example of Cover Page of Internship Report-For One

Company

President University

Internship Report for

Month and Year of Report Submission


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Appendix 2. Example of Cover Page of Internship Report-For Two

Companies

President University

Internship Report for

And

Month and Year of Report Submission

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