Results
The first article on the “Results section”, discussed how it gives an opprotunity for the researcher to present their data without interpretation of it (Bates College). Both the positive as well as the negative results should be reported in this section (Bates College). It is very important to relay as much information as possible for the reader (Bates College). This helps them to understand the differences of the nature and relationships (Bates College).
The second article I found on the “Results section”, talked about how using tables and figures to be concise is important (Experimental Biosciences). The previous article also stated this so it must be important. The article states that one should discuss each of their results and point out the most relevant observations to the reader (Experimental Biosciences). One thing to try and avoid is to makes sure that data discussed in this section is not repeated (Experimental Biosciences). The most important thing in both of these two articles is, to make sure that there is no interpretation of the data in the results section.
Discussion
The first article on the “Discussion section” talked about interpretating the results of what was already known about the topic, and to discuss the new understanding of the results (Bates College). The Discussion section connects to the Introduction section by the hypotheses or questions that were asked by the researcher (Bates College). However, it does not repeat or rearrange what was already stated in the Introduction; it instead talks about how the research has moved forward (Bates College).
In the second article on the “Discussion section” it discussed how the researcher should decide if each hypothesis is supported, rejected, or if you cannot make a decision based with confidence of your own knowledge (Experimental Biosciences). The researcher should not dismiss any part of the research as “inconclusive” (Experimental Biosciences). Treating the study as “finished work” is very important (Experimental Biosciences). This means to make conclusions about the results that have been found (Experimental Biosciences). I think that the most important concept out of both of these two articles is to interpret the results and support the conclusions.
Conclusion
The first article on the “Conclusion section” talked about how it allows the researcher to have a final say on the issues that were presented in the paper, to summarize thoughts, and to demonstrate the importance of ideas (Handouts and Links). It is good to include a brief summary of the main points of the paper, however, the researcher should not repeat previously stated points (Handouts and Links). The researcher should avoid beginning with an unnecessary, overused phrase such as “in conclusion,” “in summary,” or “in closing” (Handouts and Links).
In the second article on the “Conclusion section” states how the Conclusion is one of the most important parts of the paper because it allows the researcher to discuss the importance of the paper (Essay Town Academic Writing Blog). It is good to restate your thesis statement at the beginning of the Conclusion section, which is found at the end of the paper (Essay Town Academic Writing Blog).
