吴江梅-英语科技论文写作-Unit 8 Discussion Conclusion.pptxVIP

Unit 8 Discussion and Conclusion Section A Elements and Organization1. The main function of Discussion and Conclusion section of a paper is to explain, compare, and evaluate the results of your research. Thus, discussion and conclusion are closely connected with results. The following charts show examples of different structural arrangement for the Result, Discussion and Conclusion sections in SCI papers. Look at your own three papers and place their titles in the charts below so that the organization structure for each of their Result, Discussion, and Conclusion sections is clear. Discuss with your partner the functions of the Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Section A Elements and OrganizationResultDiscussionConclusion AResultDiscussionConclusion BResultDiscussionConclusion CResultDiscussionConclusion DChart A Chart B Chart C Chart D Section A Elements and Organization2. It is very important to write an effective discussion in your paper. The discussion is the heart of the paper and usually requires several revisions. Look at the following tips on both discussion and conclusion writing and discuss with your partners whether they are true or false.1)An SCI paper generally contains the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Materials Methodology, Results, and Discussion.2)Explain the findings in detail: whether you solved the original research problems completely; or if not completely, how much progress you have made in your field because of your work.3)Let pictures do the talking in your conclusion—if you have made good use of graphs and tables you’ll only need to describe general trends.4)Consider the consequences and general implications in the Conclusion section. Section A Elements and Organization5)Don’t go into too much detail in Conclusion section. You only need to direct