Academic Writing: Concluding and Presenting Research

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What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in a study?

To present recommendations

To summarize the study

To state implications, inferences, and confirmations (correct)

To introduce new material

Why is it important for recommendations to be relevant?

Because they must be global in scope

Because the output/goal of a recommendation must be significant and relevant to the overall goal of the study (correct)

Because they are based on new material

Because they are only for fellow researchers

What should you do when writing conclusions?

Restate your position (correct)

Summarize the study

Present recommendations

Introduce new material

What makes a recommendation effective?

If it is related to the information presented in the study Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a conclusion and a summary?

A conclusion is a culmination of all findings, while a summary is a brief overview Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of effective recommendations?

They are significant and relevant to the overall goal of the study Signup and view all the answers

Why is it useful to restate the purpose of the study in the closing statements?

To help readers connect the entire study Signup and view all the answers

What should an effective conclusion do?

Reference the results and discussion Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to emphasize the importance of the study?

To convince the audience of the research's significance Signup and view all the answers

What makes for a strong and effective presentation?

Having a strong and simple message Signup and view all the answers

Why should researchers avoid using jargon and complex charts in their presentation?

Because it confuses the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to measuring the effectiveness of a presentation?

The audience's interaction with the presentation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to end a presentation on a cliffhanger?

To leave the audience with unanswered questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of concentrating on words and images in a presentation?

It helps the audience understand complex data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using guides and scripts in a presentation?

To familiarize oneself with the research content Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to end a presentation?

With a good idea or call to action Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between serif and sans serif fonts?

Serif fonts are used for printed material, while sans serif fonts are used for visual presentations Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to presenting research content?

To familiarize oneself with the content Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using references in research?

To provide a list of sources used Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when presenting research content?

Reading from the manuscript Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum font size for presentations?

28 Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is discussed in the provided references?

Qualitative research Signup and view all the answers

Why should you conduct an ocular visit of the presentation area?

To consider the area of presentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing a handout in a presentation?

To provide additional information Signup and view all the answers

What should you include in your presentation text?

Only key terms and phrases Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 7×7 rule in presentations?

To limit the number of lines and text Signup and view all the answers

How can you emphasize text in your presentation?

By making it bold, italicized, underlined, or of a different font color Signup and view all the answers

What type of images should you use in your presentation?

Relevant images that communicate one idea per slide Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with raw data in your presentation?

Summarize and visualize it Signup and view all the answers

Why should you prefer SVG files over others?

They scale better than bitmap, PNG, and JPEG Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conclusions and Recommendations

A conclusion is not a summary of the study, but rather a culmination of all findings, stating implications, inferences, and confirmations.
A conclusion should restate the purpose of the study to help readers connect the entire study.
Emphasize importance, and offer suggestions or recommendations.
Conclusions should not introduce new material, but rather reference results and discussion.

Recommendations

Are suggestive, action statements intended for fellow researchers, the general public, or for global advancement of information.
Must be related to the study, and not introduce new material.
Should be relevant, significant, and levelled properly.

Effective Presentation

Message is key: the purpose of the presentation is to reveal research findings.
Words and images are important: avoid jargon, acronyms, and complex charts and graphs.
Rapport is crucial: interact with the audience to add strength to the presentation.
Retention is important: end the presentation with a good idea, call to action, or even a knowledge gain.
Guides and scripts can be used, but scripts or reading from a manuscript is not allowed.

Design Tips and Techniques

Font styles: Serifs are used in publications and printed material, while sans serif fonts are used for visual presentation.
Font size: at least 28 is often considered the minimum, and a good way to check is by backing away from your monitor at least four feet away.
Number of lines and text: only include key terms/phrases, and follow the 7×7 rule.
Emphasis in text: avoid animations, and use bold, italicized, underlined, or different font colors.
Images: use relevant images that communicate one idea per slide, and choose SVG files over bitmap, bitmap over PNG, and PNG over JPEG.
Graphs and data: summarize, visualize, or carefully consider including raw data in presentations.

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Description

This quiz assesses your understanding of concluding, presenting, and continuing a research study. It covers the importance of effective communication and the impact of different sections of a research paper.