Empirical Research Reports Superstructures Empirical Research Reports Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 6th ed.
Why is your research important to us? Report Element Introduction Readers’ Question Why is your research important to us?
Report Element Readers’ Question Objective of the Research Readers’ Question What were you trying to find out?
Was your research method sound? Report Element Method Readers’ Question Was your research method sound?
What results did your research produce? Report Element Results Readers’ Question What results did your research produce?
How do you interpret those results? Report Element Discussion Readers’ Question How do you interpret those results?
What is the significance of those results? Report Element Conclusion Readers’ Question What is the significance of those results?
What do you think we should do? Report Element Recommendations Readers’ Question What do you think we should do?
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