I normally conduct research for two days, a total of 4-5 hours. I then outline the article for roughly 3–4 hours. Writing the paper itself, in my experience, takes the least amount of time. I can write a full paper in 2–3 hours. With more detailed questions or a larger sample size, the writing process will likely take longer. But even so, I believe you can write a survey report in less than a day if you work on it carefully and properly plan out each section. Here are some other things to consider when writing your report: The purpose of the survey report is to describe what was found during the study, discuss its significance, and offer suggestions for future research. As you review existing literature on your topic, keep these issues in mind as you write your report. Survey reports are usually written for academic journals, but they can also be used for presentations or book chapters. So although this type of document focuses on presenting facts and statistics, it is not intended to be a narrative essay. Your report should have a clear objective that guides the discussion.