Let’s be Critical Thinkers……How do we approach the Discussion & Analysis section?What did you accomplish in writing the Literature Review?Summarized hours of research!Compared similarities/differences between articles using transitionsSought out and highlighted “solutions”Gained better understanding of the articlesHighlighted the “purpose” of the studyHighlighted the “results” of the studyHighlighted the “methodology” of the studyPut all the above information into written formPut all above into an “objective” report (following the Scientific Method)1. What is there left to accomplish in the Discussion & Analysis section?2. To push or advise that more studies be done in the field3. Statistical results—what do they mean? Were there correlations (relation-ships)? 4. To develop an argument regarding research and a solution5. Return to the hypothesis and discuss whether it was valid or notOr, what needs to be highlighted and delved further into from the Literature Review?1. Point out weaknesses2. Corresponding solutions within the articles (There will NOT be a separate Solutions Section then 11/26/08 MON 9:30)3. A Table could be utilized to make results more reader-friendlyOr, of the studies/articles reviewed in the Lit Review, what are the ONE or TWOmost important areas of information? The purpose? Methodology? Results? #1!Solutions? #2!Now that we have narrowed our focus (results & solutions) for the Discussion & Analysissection, what are the various approaches we can take (as writers)?1. Writer can take a more casual approach2. Conversational approach3. Make a table and put all the results and solutions in the table (any patterns? Any gaps? Any overlapping?)4. We should argue why more research/money should be spent in this field5. Why we must address this important issue—why society would benefit from further research and money spent 6. With regards to solutions, evaluate which ones you think may work and which ones may not work7. Use authors’ last names and the year in parenthesis when discussing the results and solutions8. With regards to ARTICLES (not studies), writer should still discuss the authors’ opinions and their suggested solutions.9. You can offer your
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