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June 15, 2021

Can You Write?

Can you write?

During my first job interview in the US in 2000, one of the questions I was asked was if I could write a report.
(I had just completed a masters degree in Sociology from a US university).

In my second and other job interviews, I was asked if I could write a report.
(I was in a PhD program in the Education department with a major in research design).

In 2004, I opened a research & evaluation company. A few of my clients asked if I could write a report.

Yes, I can write a report. I write almost everyday.

Even after being partially educated in the US, having written multiple papers, journal articles, book chapters, and evaluation reports, I do get that question – albeit, occasionally.

I just chuckle.

I may not have what one may call perfect “American” English or writing skills but I can assure you that all my clients will always receive a decent report.

Honestly, to this day, my reports are not error free—they probably will never be because English will always remain my second language. The grammar I was taught and the way it was taught were quite different. There are and will be a few missed punctuation marks, maybe an awkward sentence or two too, but the content will always be meaningful, facts-based, objectively written, and stakeholder-oriented.

For someone who was often asked if they could write a report—here’s to celebrating 🥳 our 300th evaluation report at MNA.

Filed Under: News and Updates

Kavita Mittapalli

Kavita Mittapalli, Ph.D., is the CEO of MN Associates, Inc. She brings over 18 years of experience in conducting research and evaluation for various programs and initiatives. She started MNA while in grad school at George Mason University (VA). An agriculture graduate turned applied sociologist and a mixed methodologist by training, Kavita brings her extensive qualitative and quantitative research skills to the evaluation work she does.

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