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See Also: An Overview of Writing the Research Paper |
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Some assignments require a Summary of the Data Section |
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Before beginning a detailed analysis of the data, the writer
should briefly summarize the findings noting highlights, trends & surprises |
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Summary of Results/Data should summarize the overall findings of the Data, if there is Data |
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If no primary research was done, this section is omitted |
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The Summary of the Results should provide:
1. an overview, 2. the highlights, 3. the most important findings, 4. a discussion of any significant anomalies / unexpected findings |
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Include tables where necessary |
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While it is not necessary to include all data,
tables should be used to summarize & organize |
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Data may be included in an Appendix,
although it is not necessary to include all data anywhere in the paper |
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The Summary of the Results/Data is used primarily when doing Primary Research |
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Generally, library, aka Secondary Research, aka writing a Term Paper has little data analysis |
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However, Primary Research may be conducted in a library
through examination of census data, bureaucracy, etc., then data summary may be necessary |
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This section should set the stage for the next Section: 5.4.
Analysis / Discussion
Section 5.4 Analysis / Discussion will go into greater depth on these same topics |
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See Also: Related Sections of the Research Design Process |
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See Also: Analysis / Discussion: Subsections |
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