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Results: The purpose of the results section is to present the results of the research in a clear understandable way to the reader. Some main components of this section is the charts or graphs, with these, the author is able to showcase the main aspects of the visual information for the reader to understand the results more clearly.
Discussion: This section is to follow the results; the results are able to be examined in the first person, with the goal to let the reader know how the results of the experiment compared to what was already known about the topic. By paralleling the introduction, future recommendations can be made about the given questions based on how the procedure was carried out.
Discussion: The results of the phenomenas that were found in the study should be explained clearly, stating the reasons why some results were similar as well as why results may have differed. The experiment questions won’t be completely answered in the discussion section, but a general overview should be present, along with further possibilities for studies.
Conclusion: This section allows for the author to summarize everything that was raised in the research. This section can be used to make generalizations and draw parallels to many aspects of the everyday life of the reader. To sum up the research paper, this section is used create an emotional feeling in the reader, leaving them happy to have read the paper.
Works Cited
Conclusions. (n.d.). The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 18, 2010, from http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/conclusions.html
How to Write Guide: Sections of the Paper. (n.d.). How to Write Guide: Sections of the Paper. Retrieved April 18, 2010, from http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWsections.html#discussion
Writing up Research: Results. (n.d.). Language Center Website . Retrieved April 18, 2010, from http://www.languages.ait.ac.th/EL21RES.HTM
