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HU 164, Lecture 6

HU 164, Lecture 6. Reporting of Research. Overview. Abstract Introduction Methods and Procedure Results Discussions Conclusions Acknowledgements. Report Format and Organization. Reports generally include these sections in this order: Abstract Introduction (includes Literature Review)

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HU 164, Lecture 6

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  1. HU 164, Lecture 6 Reporting of Research

  2. Overview • Abstract • Introduction • Methods and Procedure • Results • Discussions • Conclusions • Acknowledgements HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  3. Report Format and Organization • Reports generally include these sections in this order: • Abstract • Introduction (includes Literature Review) • Methodology • Results • Discussion • Conclusion HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  4. Report Format and Organization • Abstract • Short (100 – 300 Words) • Summarizes: • Research Problem • Approach • Main Findings • Main Conclusions Appears First . . . But Written Last HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  5. Introduction • Explains the research problem and its context • Explains importance of the problem (Why does it matter? Why is more information needed?) • Explains reason and goals for study • Explains the limitations of the research performed • Literature Review • Summarizes and evaluates the literature that you have used considering: • How that literature has contributed to your area of research • The strengths and weaknesses of previous studies • How does that literature lead to your research problem HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  6. Methodology • Explains how data was gathered • Explains how data was analyzed • Assumes reader understands material • Does not include explanatory material • Is in past tense and passive voice • “A 1” piece of coil was cut” • The research has been carried out • It is the research, and not your activities, that are of interest HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  7. Results • Visually and textually represents research findings • Visual representation of results: • Graphs, tables, diagrams, photos, charts • Explanatory text: • Text points out the most significant portions of research findings • Indicates key trends or relationships • Highlights expected and/or unexpected findings HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  8. Discussion • Includes: • Explanation for Results • Comments on unexpected results, offering hypothesis for them • Comparison to literature • Does your research confirm previous studies? Deviate from them? • Explanation for how info can be applied in broader context HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  9. Summary • Discusses: • What was learned through research • What remains to be learned • Weaknesses and shortcomings of study • Strengths of study • Possible applications of study (how it can be used) • Recommendations HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  10. Source Documentation • Cite sources whenever you are quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing work that is not your own • Quoting directly is discouraged • Sources include: • Books • Journal, magazine, or newspaper articles • Interviews • Conference Proceedings • Lectures HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  11. Finishing Touches • Usability Testing • Have a colleague read your report for clarity, organization, and visual design • Check your sources for proper citations • Proofread carefully – or better yet, ask someone to do it for you HU164_Lect6_Reporting

  12. Acknowledgements • Includes those who • Supported • Facilitated • Assisted • Suggested HU164_Lect6_Reporting

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