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CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION. 5 ELEMENTS IN A CONCLUSION. Overview Restatement Review Implications Limitations. 1.Overview of the study. Summarize what the research is all about (do not introduce new ideas) Explain briefly why & how you conduct the study.
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5 ELEMENTS IN A CONCLUSION Overview Restatement Review Implications Limitations
1.Overview of the study • Summarize what the research is all about (do not introduce new ideas) • Explain briefly why & how you conduct the study
2. Restatement of the objectives • Rephrase the objectives • Start with the most significant one
3. Review of the findings • Draw conclusions for each major issues • Use sign posting to connect the findings • Start with the most important one
4. Implications of the findings • Conclude/deduce ideas based on findings • Implicate some ideas that can support further actions
5. Limitations of research • State the weaknesses (do not apologize) • E.g. Small sample size, limited time, improper instrument, etc.
Conclusion can be written in paragraph/ point form(page 192-3)
WHAT IS A RECOMMENDATION? • It suggests actions to be taken based on findings • It is related to conclusions • It is NOT based on biases or beliefs that are not supported by data
2 TYPES OF RECOMMENDATION • To recommend actions to be taken based on findings • To recommend actions to other researchers for further research
Recommendation can be written in paragraph/ point form(page 196)
LANGUAGE INPUT:Modal Auxiliary Verbs • Use appropriate modals when making recommendations: 1. May/Could/Might – mild suggestion 2. Should/Ought to – strong suggestion 3. Must/Have to – extreme suggestion