Group 7 - Data analysis, Findings and Discussions, Conclusions

What does the Result section NOT include?

• Presenting metatextual information

• Presenting results

• Bibliography

• Commenting on results

What tenses should you use when reporting your Results?

• usually past tense

• usually present tense

• expressions to talk about future (eg: will, be going to)

A GOOD Discussion chapter is an overview of the significant ................. of the study.

• articles

• authors

• findings

• participants

What is the primary focus of the Discussion section?

• the student's study

• the previous research

'This experience contains ideas derived from reading I have done.'

This is an example of...

• Hedges

• Self-mentions

• Personal asides

• Directives

'It is important to note that these results do warrent the view that....'

This is an example of...

• Hedges

• Appeals to shared knowledge

• Personal asides

• Directives

_________ serves as the final section of a research paper or thesis.

A typical structure of the Conclusion section includes:

1 - Consolidation of the research space

2 - Recommendations and implications

3 - Introductory statement

The correct order must be:

• 2-1-3

• 3-1-2

• 2-3-1

• 1-2-3