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单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,*,*,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,Chapter 7Discussion of Results,Chapter 7Discussion of Result,2024/11/20,Introduction,The Functions of a Thesis Discussion of Results,Sample Analysis of a Masters Thesis Discussion of Results,Frequently Asked Questions,2023/10/8IntroductionThe Funct,2024/11/20,Introduction,In this chapter,we will be considering the discussion of results as a separate chapter from the presentation of results and conclusion chapters.,Some theses combine their presentation and discussion of results or findings in a single chapter.In contrast,some theses combine the discussion of results and conclusion in one chapter.,The,advantages,of haing a combined chapter：,it can avoid restating the results when you discuss them.,it is much easier for the reader to follow the development of the thesis.,2023/10/8IntroductionIn this c,2024/11/20,The,approach,that is taken is often determined by discipinary preference and the type of thesis that is being written.,A discussion with your supervisor will assist you in arriving at the option best suited to the research you are reporting.,The approach taken in this chapter can be easily adapted to the choice you make.,2023/10/8,2024/11/20,If you decide to combine your presentation of results with your discussion of those results,you will most likely devide your results into,meaningful sections,(e.g.according to research questions/hypotheses,thematic or methodological foci)and present your discussion of each section of results immediately after each section or part section of results that has been presented.The same approach would apply if you decided to combine your discussion of results and your conclusion.,2023/10/8If you decide to comb,2024/11/20,Considering now the discussion of results as a single chapter,we begin with a consideraton of the purpose and functions of the chapter before looking at a range of move and sub-move options that might be considered.,The chapter will again conclude with a discussion of some key lingustic features of discussion chapters,some answers to frequently asked questons,further activities and suggestions for further reading.,2023/10/8Considering now the d,2024/11/20,What is meant by discussing a result?,When you discuss a result,you should go beyond the result and express your own opinions about the result,i.e.your personal speculation on the reasons for a result,your judgement on its significance,implications,and the possible direction for future research,etc.,The,essential difference,between reporting a result and discussing the result is that the former is fact-driven while the latter is opinion-driven.However,your opinions are not whatever you have thought about but they should be based on either existing theories or previous studies or common sense.Therefore,in discussion,references are indispensable.,2023/10/8What is meant by disc,2024/11/20,Usually the discussion going together with the report of a result cannot be too long since a lengthy discussion will separate the answers to the research questions and it will distract the readers attention.The elaboration of a discussion,if it is necessary,can be made in the last chapter of Conclusion.,2023/10/8Usually the discussio,2024/11/20,The Functions of a Thesis Discussion of Results,The,key purpose,of this chapter is to discuss the meaning and significance of the results or findings of the research you are reporting.,1.An overview of the aims of the research that refers to the research questions or hypotheses,2.A summary of the theoretical and research contexts of the study,3.A summary of the methodological approach for investigating the research questions or hypotheses,4.A discussion of the contribution you believe your results or findings have made to the research questions or hypotheses and therefore to existing theory,research and practice(i.e.their importance and significance),5.This discussion will often include an interpretation of your results,a comparison with other research,an explanation of why the results occurred as they did and an evaluation of their contribution to the field of knowledge,2023/10/8The Functions of a Th,2024/11/20,The Content and Structure of a Thesis Discussion of Results,Moves,1.Provide background information,2.Present a statement of result(SOR),3.Evaluate/comment on results or findings,Sub-moves,a.restatement of aims,research questions and hypotheses,b.restatement of key published research,c.restatement of research/methodological approach,a.restatement of a key result,b.expanded statement about a key result,a.explanation of resultsuggest reasons for result,b.(un)expected result,c.reference to previous research,d.exemplificationprovide examples of result,e.deduction or claim,f.support from previous research,g.recommendation,h.justification for further research,2023/10/8The Content and Struc,2024/11/20,Sample Analysis of a Masters Thesis Discussion of Results,Introduction to Disussion of Results,This chapter provides a
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