Conclusion for the Research Paper Whenwriting your Conclusion section, please keep in mind t

Conclusion for the Research Paper

When writing your Conclusion section, please keep in mind the following elements:

·         Conclusion: short and general; length: 5-7% of the paper

·         Broad statement that sum up the most important insights/findings of the research:

-          Do not introduce new data/interpretation

·         Answer your Research Question

·         Synthesize Results into a one, final takeaway

·         Summarize & reflect on the research

-          Why you took that specific approach

-          What you expected to find

-          How well the Results matched expectations

·         Provide recommendation for future research:

-          Do not undermine your own work

·         Emphasize your contributions:

-          Problem Statement: how your research helps solve the problem

-          Literature Review: how you addressed a gap in knowledge