Discussion & Conclusion

What should the discussion section NOT do?

• refer to other studies

• present tables and figures

• explain results

• use tentative language

What does this part of the discussion do?

• refers to main results

• refers to other studies

• explains results

• discusses implications of results

What does this part of the discussion do?

• refers to main results

• refers to other studies

• explains results

• uses tentative language

• discusses implications of results

What does this part of the discussion do?

• refers to study limitations

• refers to other studies

• presents figures/tables

• uses tentative language

What does this part of the discussion do?

• refers to main results

• refers to other studies

• explains results

• discusses implications of results

What should the conclusion section NOT do?

• restate purpose of the report

• summarise main findings

• provide a literature review

• recommend further areas for research

What does this part of the conclusion do?

• refers to tables and figure

• summarises main findings

• provides a literature review

• recommends further areas for research

What does this part of the conclusion do?

• refer to tables and figure

• summarise main findings

• restate purpose of the report

• provide a literature review

• recommend further areas for research