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Scientific writing
4.7. 1 Result section checklist
After finishing writing your result, please check again those points:
1. I don’t merely describe all of the results, but interpret the important
results for the reader. I use words like significant, moderate,
unexpectedly, surprisingly and interestingly,” to interpret the results
and not just give a list of results.
2. If appropriate, I have pointed out any problems or inconsistencies
with the data (not the same as limitation of the paper).
3. If my results are statistical, I have done all the necessary tests to
determine the validity of the result.
4. If my paper does not have a separate “Discussion” section, I have
included references that compare my findings with the results in
previous research papers.
5. I have used the past tense to talk about the specific results of my
paper but I have used the present tense to talk about description of
figures or tables and generalizations based on my results of general
statements about my whole field.
6. My tables have title on the top but my figures have captions on the
bottom.
4.7.2 Discussion/Conclusion checklist
1. I discuss only the most significant findings and do not simply repeat
the results section with more commentary.
2. I have noted any problems with the methods or data. I note the
implications of these problems and how they might affect the
validity of my conclusions.
3. My discussion section includes references from other papers to
either support or compare my research.
4. I have explained why my results differ from previous research if
applicable.
5. I have analyzed why my results differ from previous research if
applicable.
6. I have analyzed the structure of papers in my field to understand the
relationship between the results, discussion and conclusion sections.
7. I have identified and clearly explained the importance of the findings
for the field as a whole.
8. I have mentioned whether my results support or differ from previous
research in the field. If they differ, I have attempted to explain why.
9. I have mentioned some possible areas for further research, the
importance of the findings or the implications and possible
applications of the research (not all are required in all fields).

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Result and discussion section checklist for writing scientific paper.

  • 1. Scientific writing 4.7. 1 Result section checklist After finishing writing your result, please check again those points: 1. I don’t merely describe all of the results, but interpret the important results for the reader. I use words like significant, moderate, unexpectedly, surprisingly and interestingly,” to interpret the results and not just give a list of results. 2. If appropriate, I have pointed out any problems or inconsistencies with the data (not the same as limitation of the paper). 3. If my results are statistical, I have done all the necessary tests to determine the validity of the result. 4. If my paper does not have a separate “Discussion” section, I have included references that compare my findings with the results in previous research papers. 5. I have used the past tense to talk about the specific results of my paper but I have used the present tense to talk about description of figures or tables and generalizations based on my results of general statements about my whole field. 6. My tables have title on the top but my figures have captions on the bottom. 4.7.2 Discussion/Conclusion checklist 1. I discuss only the most significant findings and do not simply repeat the results section with more commentary. 2. I have noted any problems with the methods or data. I note the implications of these problems and how they might affect the
  • 2. validity of my conclusions. 3. My discussion section includes references from other papers to either support or compare my research. 4. I have explained why my results differ from previous research if applicable. 5. I have analyzed why my results differ from previous research if applicable. 6. I have analyzed the structure of papers in my field to understand the relationship between the results, discussion and conclusion sections. 7. I have identified and clearly explained the importance of the findings for the field as a whole. 8. I have mentioned whether my results support or differ from previous research in the field. If they differ, I have attempted to explain why. 9. I have mentioned some possible areas for further research, the importance of the findings or the implications and possible applications of the research (not all are required in all fields).