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 Outline on the Summary of the Results / Data
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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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If the research is only secondary, the Summary of the Results/Data may be omitted
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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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