Conclusions and Recommendations - Research II

Which section of a report provides the opportunity to highlight the most important points and is sometimes the only section read?

• • Introduction

• • Discussion

• • Conclusion

• • Recommendations

What should be included in the "Summary of the findings" in the Conclusion section?

• • Detailed methodology

• • Most important findings

• • Future research ideas

• • Background information

In the "Evaluation of the study" section, what tense should be used to assess the achievements and limitations of the work?

• • Present perfect

• • Past tense

• • Present tense

• • Future tense

How should limitations of the study be presented for a balanced assessment?

• • Only positive remarks should be included

• • Only negative remarks should be included

• • Positive and negative remarks should be combined

• • Limitations should not be mentioned

What is the purpose of providing "Suggestions for future research" in the Conclusion section?

• • To criticize the current research

• • To demonstrate the study's limitations

• • To propose new research possibilities

• • To summarize the findings

How should the language be when giving suggestions for future research?

• • Assertive and certain

• • Cautious and using modal verbs

• • Vague and unclear

• • Overconfident and speculative

In which section should the study be placed in a wider context of research in the discipline or a real-world situation?

• • Recommendations

• • Summary of the findings

• • Evaluation of the study

• • Implications of the study

Which of the following is a common phrase used when making recommendations for further research in the Conclusion section?

• • "This study conclusively proves"

• • "Future studies should"

• • "This study is the final word on"

• • "No further research is needed"

Which phrase is commonly used when acknowledging limitations while stating a finding or contribution in the Conclusion section?

• • "Despite these limitations, the study suggests that..."

• • "This study conclusively proves..."

• • "The study is limited by the lack of information on..."

• • "The most important limitation lies in the fact that..."

Which phrase is commonly used when emphasizing the contribution of the study in the Conclusion section?

• • "Despite these limitations, the study suggests that..."

• • "This study conclusively proves..."

• • "The study significantly advances our understanding of..."

• • "The most important limitation lies in the fact that..."