Semiannual Progress Report (On Agricultural Research) January 1 - June 30, 1966
Abstract
Those of us who must make reports of various kinds often wonder to whom they should be directed and in what style they should be presented. This is a progress report covering six months. One argument is that it should simply present research accomplishments and all the other business (visitors, travel, etc.) which, though it eats into our research time, is an essential part of our function. However, if this approach is taken, one wonders whether the reader gets an accurate concept of the continuity of the research or the thinking of the individuals involved. Over the past several years our reports have become more and more detailed, relying on the fact that the limited audience was familiar with the program and would integrate the information presented into a background of previous reports. Now, realizing that with the large number of reports being produced this might drastically reduce the utility, we have modified our style of presentation. The objective of this report, and probably those for the immediate future, will be to present the continuing program. We do this with the hope that the accumulation of data for each report period can be fitted into questions we are asking. We hope those whose needs or desires call for elaboration of a particular point will take time to call, write or visit the Laboratory. Our data and ideas, published and unpublished, are available to those with a legitimate interest.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- ADA382797