Seminar 17
Conclusion and Recommendations
Agenda
•Structure of Conclusion and Recommendations sections
•Purpose of writing Conclusion and Recommendations
•Tips for writing effective Conclusion and Recommendations
•Practice Writing
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What steps you completed for your
coursework? Conclusion and
Recommendations
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Quick Recall
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Activity 1
TASK A: Discussion
What is the purpose of a conclusion? How is it different from
a recommendation?
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TASK-B
How to Write a Conclusion?
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Answer the questions:
1. What is the conclusion?
2. What is the purpose of the writing conclusion in a report?
3. What steps should be followed while writing the
conclusion ?
4. What should be avoided while writing the conclusion?
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Conclusion Structure
Detailed Restatement of
Research Question
Major Findings
Answer the Research Question
General
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Sample
The aim of this research was to determine the opinions of WIUT students on the benefits and
challenges of computer-based examinations. (Restatement of the aim)Reflecting on the research
findings, it can be said that the WIUT students consider immediate results and trackable progress to
be the main benefits of CBEs, whilst the need for certain level of computer knowledge and
inconvenient insertion of mathematical symbols to be the major challenges. Despite the challenges,
the research participants claimed to have had positive experience with CBEs.(Major Findings)
Overall, the benefits and challenges mentioned above have been indicated as the key factors of
CBEs for students of WIUT. They, nevertheless, generally expressed positive feelings and opinions
about computer-based exams. (Answer to the RQ)
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Effective Tips for Writing Conclusion
• Do not begin with the usual phrases like “To conclude,” “In conclusion,” or “To sum
up”;
• Restating the purpose of the study in different words;
• Answer the research question;
• Avoid introducing new information and personal opinions;
• Keep it concise and clear;
• Demonstrate how the findings address the initial problem
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Activity 3
Reports: Recommendations
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TASK A
Answer the questions
1. How should recommendations be linked to conclusion in a
report?
2. What are key elements to consider when writing
recommendations?
3. In what order should recommendations be listed?
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Features of Good Recommendations
• Recommendations should be directly linked to the problems or
opportunities identified in the findings and conclusion sections.
• They should include the action and the doer (who is in position to
implement it, it be an entity or a person).
• There may also be recommendations to continue a good practice.
• They must be realistic and feasible for implementation.
• Avoid vague or overly complex suggestions.
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Activity 4
Practice writing Conclusion and
Recommendations
Summarize the information you have read and write a conclusion and
recommendations.
Include the following information
1. Purpose and focus of the research study (restatement of the research question)
2. The answer to the research question
3. Summary of the main findings
4. Recommendations
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Conclusion and
Recommendations Checklist
Yes No
We have reiterated the research question.
We have clearly and concisely answered the main research question.
We have briefly outlined the main findings of the research.
We have not introduced any new data.
We have provided actionable recommendations based on findings.
We have proposed concise number of recommendations.
We have given recommendations that are specific, clear, and feasible.
We have proposed sufficiently clear recommendations.
We have explained the contribution of our research to further studies.
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Homework
Write the Conclusion and Recommendations section for
your research report.
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