675-12 Writing a Conclusion to Your Research
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The document outlines the essential elements of writing a conclusion for a thesis, discussing the psychological challenges and common pitfalls that can hinder the process. It emphasizes the importance of clearly stating your academic contribution, summarizing research findings, and making motivational statements about future applications. The guideline includes a structured approach to crafting a conclusion, highlighting the balance necessary to avoid excessive length or vagueness.
675-12 Writing a Conclusion to Your Research
- 1. Writing a Conclusion to Your Thesis Viv Grigg By Viv Grigg
- 2. Item 5 Functions of a COnclusion “1 Must” and “3 Ideals” •Overview Conclusion-a-phobia The “5 Avoids” Sample Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4
- 3. • Non-academic causes. • Psychologically, you have finished your thesis, so it is hard to write another chapter. • You are exhausted after two years work • You are bored with the topic because the interesting discoveries have been made • BUT • It is not technically difficult • It is a short chapter. • Often “Feel” conclusos are hard to write. •Conclusion-a-phobia Its not complicated.Its short. Its motivational writing.
- 4. FOR GRADING/EXAMINATION • Its the LAST piece the examiner reads. • They may have read it over weeks • Bits and pieces • This piece integrates it all in a few minutes • A good conclusion wil provide you with the energy to publish your thesis when you cme back to recap your findings…after your post- thesis rest FOR LONGER TERM CAREER •Importance A second line of text could go here
- 5. • Claiming findings that you have not proven • Introducing new data • Hiding weaknesses or limitations in your thesis. (Use a self critique, but don’t go overboard) • Avoid too long (repetitive) or too short (nothing to say) •The Five Avoids
- 6. • One paragraph restating what you researched and your original contribution • Then break into sections • One section on what you researche and how you did it • One section on main findings • One section on possble areas of future research • Motivational pitch about applicational use of your findings • Final summary paragraph – motivational and integrative. •Sample Conclusion Structure
- 7. • Must • Make a clear and concise statement of your contribution to knowledge • Aspire to • Show links between key ideas across the chapters • Show your commitment and aspiration to academic research • Leave a positive impression with the examiners •The “1 Must” and “3 Ideals”