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  • Q1
    What is the main goal of the discussion section in a research paper?
    To summarize the paper
    To introduce new research topics
    To present the research methodology
    To describe, analyze, and interpret the findings of the research.
    30s
  • Q2
    How does a discussion section differ from a conclusion?
    A conclusion analyzes the research
    A discussion is a thorough examination of results, while a conclusion summarizes the paper.
    A discussion is shorter than a conclusion
    They both serve the same purpose
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the first step in structuring a discussion section?
    Restate the research methodology
    Discuss limitations of the study
    Provide recommendations for future research
    Summarize the key findings and link them to the initial research question.
    30s
  • Q4
    Why is it important to address limitations in the discussion section?
    To ignore the research findings
    Addressing limitations helps build your credibility as a writer.
    To confuse the reader
    To lengthen the paper
    30s
  • Q5
    What should a researcher do with unexpected results in their discussion section?
    Summarize them without analysis
    Ignore them
    Mention and discuss them, providing interpretation for their occurrence.
    Only mention them if they support the hypothesis
    30s
  • Q6
    What is recommended to include regarding future research in the discussion section?
    Provide a brief look at potential follow-up research studies.
    Criticize existing research
    Add detailed plans for the next study
    Avoid mentioning future studies
    30s
  • Q7
    According to the text, what is a common pitfall to avoid in the discussion section?
    Drawing conclusions without support from the data or references.
    Summarizing results at length
    Focusing too much on methodology
    Providing too many references
    30s
  • Q8
    In the context of a discussion section, what should be avoided?
    Summarizing key findings
    Bringing up new information not included in the results section.
    Referencing existing literature
    Analyzing results
    30s
  • Q9
    What is an essential element to restate in the conclusion of a discussion section?
    The theoretical framework
    The method of data collection
    The most significant findings and their implications.
    Unrelated research topics
    30s
  • Q10
    What type of literature should be referred to in the discussion section?
    Pre-existing literature that shows how the findings fit in or disagree with prior research.
    Only recent studies
    Unrelated articles
    Personal opinions
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the primary purpose of the discussion section in a research paper?
    To list references used in the paper
    To describe, analyze, and interpret the findings of the research.
    To summarize the entire research paper
    To present new information not mentioned before
    30s
  • Q12
    How does a discussion section differ from a conclusion?
    They are the same thing, just different names
    A discussion section is a thorough analysis of results, while a conclusion is a brief summary of the paper.
    A discussion is only about unexpected results
    A conclusion is longer and more detailed than a discussion
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the first step to structuring a discussion section?
    Provide recommendations for future studies
    Summarize the key findings from the research and link them to the initial research question.
    Restate the major conclusions briefly
    Discuss limitations of the research
    30s
  • Q14
    Why is it important to discuss limitations in a research paper's discussion section?
    To confuse the reader about the findings
    To make the discussion section longer
    It is unnecessary, as all research is perfect
    Addressing limitations builds credibility and demonstrates critical thinking about the study.
    30s
  • Q15
    What should be done with unexpected results in a discussion section?
    Only mention them if they support the hypothesis
    Ignore them as they are not relevant
    List them without any explanation
    Describe them and provide a reasonable interpretation of their significance.
    30s

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