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What are conclusions based on? Findings of the study.
Why avoid numerals in conclusions? They limit the scope and impact of generalizations.
What must conclusions avoid? Any statements not supported by findings.
What should conclusions answer? The specific research questions or objectives.
Why must conclusions answer the research questions? The study becomes meaningless if questions are unanswered.
What should conclusions point out? What was factually learned from the inquiry.
What should conclusions NOT be based on? Implied or indirect effects of findings.
How should conclusions be written? Concise, brief, and complete.
How should conclusions be stated? Categorically, as if 100% true.
What qualifiers should be avoided in conclusions? Probably, perhaps, maybe.
What should conclusions refer to? Only the population, area, or subject of the study.
Define research implications. Logical relationships of findings to theory, phenomena, or practice.
What are practical implications? Explain what findings mean when similar circumstances occur.
What are theoretical implications? Statements supporting or contradicting theories or previous findings.
What should conclusions NOT do? Repeat statements from the thesis.
What is acceptable repetition in conclusions? Recapitulations, but worded differently.
Why avoid doubt in conclusions? It weakens validity and reliability.
What is the role of findings in conclusions? They serve as the sole basis for generalizations.
Why must conclusions be brief? To convey essential information without unnecessary detail.
What is the overall purpose of conclusions? To present the logical outgrowth of the study’s findings.
Define recommendations. Appeals to solve or help solve problems found in the study.
What should recommendations aim to solve? Problems identified in the investigation.
What should recommendations avoid? Suggestions unrelated to findings.
What else may recommendations include? Continuation or improvement of good practices.
What should recommendations aim for? Ideal but feasible and practical solutions.
What makes a recommendation useless? If it is impossible to implement.
What should recommendations be? Logical and valid.
Example of a logical recommendation. If facilities are lacking, recommend acquiring facilities.
To whom should recommendations be addressed? People or agencies able to implement them.
Why address recommendations to proper authorities? They have the power to act on them.
What recommendation must always be included? Further research.
Purpose of recommending further research. To verify, amplify, or negate findings.
Why recommend further research in other places? To allow wider generalizations.
What should recommendations be based on? Findings and conclusions.
What should recommendations avoid suggesting? Actions unrelated to the study’s scope.
Why must recommendations be practical? To ensure they can be implemented.
What is the role of findings in recommendations? They determine what needs to be improved or solved.
Why include improvement recommendations? To sustain or enhance effective practices.
Why must recommendations be attainable? To avoid unrealistic or impractical proposals.
What is the overall purpose of recommendations? To provide actionable solutions based on the study.
Define an abstract. A short, self-contained summary of the entire research paper.
Is an abstract a review or evaluation? No, it is neither.
Length of an abstract. 6–7 sentences or 150–250 words.
What does an abstract contain? Overview of introduction, method, results, interpretation, conclusion.
What should an abstract express? Thesis and key points.
What should an abstract suggest? Implications or applications of the research.
Is an abstract an excerpt from the paper? No, it is an original summary.
First element of an abstract. Reason for writing.
What does “reason for writing” address? Importance of research and reader interest.
Second element of an abstract. Problem addressed by the study.
What does the “problem” element include? Scope, main argument, thesis, or claim.
Third element of an abstract. Methodology.
What may methodology include? Models, approaches, or types of evidence used.
Fourth element of an abstract. Results.
How may results be presented? Specific data or general findings.
Fifth element of an abstract. Implications.
What do implications address? Contribution to knowledge and applications of findings.
Why include implications? To show practical or theoretical value.
Purpose of an abstract. Present thesis, key points, and significance in one paragraph.
Why must an abstract be self-contained? It must stand alone without needing the full paper.
 

 



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