How to write the discussion of a research paper
The discussion explains what your results mean. It is the opposite shape of the introduction: start with your own main finding, then compare it with other studies, explain the differences, and end with what it means in real life.
What this lesson covers
- The pattern to follow, step by step (5 steps)
- The ideal, minimum and maximum word count
- Ready-made sentence starters
- A weak and a strong example, side by side
- A fill-in template you can copy
- The 4 most common mistakes, and how to avoid them
The full lesson is in the Researchette programme
Members get every lesson inside their portal, step by step, with a mentor who checks their discussion and gives feedback until it is ready to submit.