A report of assessment is a document that provides a more detailed analysis on a specific subject or issue. Assessment reports are usually written to provide a comprehensive summary of an assessment process however they could also be used to discover areas of knowledge gaps or training requirements.
For example an assessment report could include the strengths and weaknesses identified through the SWOT (strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis. This information can be used to determine the necessary development actions are required for an employee. The assessment report is distributed to the hierarchy of the employee for planning.
Another purpose of assessment reports is to evaluate the effectiveness of a program or project. Third parties, such as professional or academic institutions are able to conduct an evaluation. The evaluation is designed to help stakeholders make informed decisions and increase the effectiveness of a project or program.
An evaluation report contains an explanation of the project or program being evaluated as well as its objectives and expected outcomes. It also includes a brief overview of the findings and identifies barriers and challenges and makes recommendations. The evaluation report should be unbiased and clearly convey the findings and conclusions using data tables and graphs whenever appropriate. It should also contain limitations or warnings regarding the evaluation. This can be accomplished by ensuring the evaluation is well designed and implemented, and also by incorporating the results of an investigation into the literature. The report must be written clearly and concisely and logically organized using headings and subheadings.