2. The portion that gives meaning to your research and your
results.
The objective of the Conclusion section is to examine the
results, determine whether they solve the research
question, compare them within themselves and to other
results (from literature), explain and interpret them, and
then draw conclusions or derive generalizations, and make
recommendations for applying the results or for further
research (Wilkinson, 1991:327).
Conclusion
3. In writing this section,
Interpret and summarize the findings.
Revisit research questions and craft conclusion. State
answers to research questions following their sequence.
Relate the conclusions to the research questions.
Limit the conclusions to the data presented
Be objective.
Avoid exaggerating or manipulating data to prove your
point.
Present answers as general statements of findings.
Do not include related literature.
Conclusion
4. In writing this section,
Write recommendations for beneficiaries of results of
study cited in Significance of Study.
Look at limitations of study, in scope, sample,
instruments, intervention implementation and
adequacy, and data collection.
Give suggestions on how to improve the study based
on the limitations.
Include areas for future research and give at least one
example.
Recommendation
5. Organize the parts of your research report based on the
standard research-report structure that consists of the
sequential components:
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Results or Findings
Conclusion
Recommendations
References
Appendices
Research
Report Writing
6. Familiarize yourself with the language of academic writing.
Observe the mechanics of research-report writing which are
as follows:
a. Physical Appearance
b. Quotations (block quotation)
c. Footnotes
d. Statistics and Graphs
e. Final Draft
Consider the research-report writing styles or format.
Research
Report Writing
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Chapter V
Conclusions and
Recommendations
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