discussion section

Structure of the Research Paper

1.       Cover/Title Page (a separate page)

2.       Abstract (a separate page)

3.       Introduction

a.       Hook/Grabber: question; statistics/facts; quote

b.      Background Information: general info on the topic; definition of a term; explanation of a concept

c.       Problem Statement

d.      Research Question: question/ statement

e.       Hypothesis/Hypotheses: It is believed that…. / An approach  may be taken…

f.        Thesis Statement: The purpose of this paper is to…/ This paper aims to….

4.       Literature Review:

a. minim 5 references; published within the last 5 years

b. review of the research

5.       Research Method:

a. meta-analysis method

b. min. 5 references; published within the last 5 years

6.       Results

a. narrative: describe the visual and info from visual; cannot analyze results

b. visual (table, graph, chart, diagram, figure, etc.)

7.       Discussion

a. look at Results & interpret them

b. Review Problem Statement & Hypothesis

c. compare & contrast Results with Hypothesis

d. why Results are the same or different from expected in Hypothesis

e. the largest section

f. add the researcher’s point of view; do not use “I,” “we,” “you.”