Week 15

• Concluding the Research Paper


  Very crucial part of study
• Concluding the Research Paper


  Binds all the concepts presented in the paper
• Berry (2000): 'Should be a nod to the opening part'
• Concluding the Research Paper


  1. Return to the opening and examine the original purpose

  2. Avoid prime error to the present conclusions that are not directly related to the evidence previously presented
• What should be included in the conclusion part

  • Main points are restated and summarized
  • Deeper meaning is conveyed
  • Questions are validated by the findings
  • Need further investigation on the highlighted topic
  • Solution to the problem is recommended
• Tips for concluding the Research Paper

  • Definitive tone without sense of doubt
  • Brief, direct and concise
  • Aligned with everything else in the paper
  • Avoid saying "I therefore conclude"
• Summary of the Findings


  Brief statement of the components of the paper
• Summary of the Findings

  • Summarized statements for overall purpose and objective of the study
  • Clear and concise
  • Assertive tone
  • More than a paragraph per question
  • Based on the data analysis
  • Stick to findings
• Recommendation


  Practical suggestions and improve pertinent variables
• Recommendation

  • Based on conclusion
  • Feasible and doable
  • Can be about policy change, further research, application, innovations and inventions