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How to write the results section of a research paper

The results report what you found: numbers only, no opinions or reasons. Go in the same order as your objectives, and let tables carry the details.

What this lesson covers

  • The pattern to follow, step by step (4 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
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