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Summary

This video discusses practical guidance for writing the discussion section of a research paper, focusing on the connection between research findings, theories, and previous studies. The presenter offers a simple, structured approach to writing, emphasizing the importance of clarity and logical flow. Key points include presenting research findings in bullet points, avoiding direct citations or fieldwork quotes in the discussion, and linking findings to theories or earlier studies. The video provides a clear, step-by-step example to help students and researchers effectively tackle this part of their academic writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of writing a well-structured research discussion that ties results to theory, prior research, and specific findings.
• 😀 When writing the discussion, avoid including interview quotes, photos, or documentation—these belong in the results section.
• 😀 It's important to present findings in a clear, point-based format (e.g., 1, 2, 3) to help organize the discussion effectively.
• 😀 The discussion section must be written in formal, conceptual language, rather than casual or field-specific terminology.
• 😀 Findings should always be connected to relevant theories to explain the results, even if no direct theory is found—previous studies can serve as a backup.
• 😀 Use clear introductory statements in your discussion, like ‘This study has presented data on…’, to guide the reader.
• 😀 Results should not just be presented in bulk; they should be broken down into specific points that can be easily explained.
• 😀 Each point in the discussion should connect findings with concepts from existing theory or studies, explaining how they relate to each other.
• 😀 If two research questions exist, the discussion should be divided accordingly, with each research question getting its own section.
• 😀 Researchers should aim to understand the theoretical background of their findings and not just report observations—this demonstrates deeper analysis.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to provide guidance on how to write the discussion section of a research paper, particularly focusing on the interpretation and analysis of research findings.

Why has the speaker not uploaded a video for over a month?

The speaker explains that they were busy with the birth of their second child, which led to the delay in uploading the video.

What is the importance of breaking down research findings into points?

Breaking down research findings into points makes it easier to explain the results and helps avoid confusion during the discussion. It also ensures clarity when responding to questions about specific findings.

What is the first step to writing a discussion section of a research paper?

The first step is to make sure that research findings are clearly presented as bullet points, which will serve as the basis for the discussion.

What should not be included in the discussion section of a research paper?

In the discussion section, direct quotes from interviews, photos, or observations should not be included. These are meant to appear in the results section instead.

What type of language should be used in the discussion section?

The language used in the discussion should be formal, conceptual, and scientific, avoiding everyday or casual language, especially when describing findings.

How should the findings be linked in the discussion section?

Findings should be linked to relevant theories or previous studies. If a theory is not found, studies from the past can be referenced to support the discussion.

What are the three main elements that should be connected in the discussion?

The three main elements that should be connected in the discussion are the research findings, the theoretical framework (Chapter 2), and previous studies (literature review).

How should findings be presented when there are multiple research questions?

When there are multiple research questions, each set of findings should be discussed separately, ideally breaking the discussion into distinct subsections for each question.

What should be done if the researcher cannot find a theory to explain their findings?

If no theory can explain the findings, the researcher should consult previous studies that address similar topics and use those studies to back up their findings.