How to write a conclusion

Who has to write a conclusion? Experimental Innovation Meta-Analysis Purpose & Hypo Materials Procedure Data Results – graphs & simple stats Conclusion Materials Procedure Results – graphs & simple stats Conclusion Abstract Introduction Data Analysis and Discussion Identification of significant variables with a statistical analysis of data Data base References

Key parts of a conclusion # 1: EVERYONE BRIEF summary of Results ie. This study did / did not find that … happened/had an affect/changed ….

Key parts of a conclusion # 2: E & I Statement of whether or not this proved your purpose / hypothesis ie. From this we can conclude that … My hypothesis … was proven to be

Key parts of a conclusion # 3: E & M Connecting back to your background research ie. This is supported by …. These results make sense because … This goes counter to … however because of … and … these results are still valid.

Key parts of a conclusion # 4: E Sources of Error ie. The results of this study may have been influenced by … and … this may have caused …. The abnormality in the data / results may have been caused by … or …. During the experimental trials ... occurred and may have influenced the data so to counteract this … was done.

Key parts of a conclusion # 5: EVERYONE Impacts What does this study/experiment/innovation provide to the world? ie. This study/experiment/innovation … Changes the way we do … Expands knowledge about … Shows a gap in knowledge about … Exposes ….

Key parts of a conclusion # 6: EVERYONE Future directions Does further research need to be done? Specifically where and why? ie. This study showed that … however due to gaps in general knowledge about … and … due to this a conclusion about … cannot be reached conclusively. Does this study need to be expanded on? How? ie. This study provided a starting point for research on … in the future this needs to be expanded on by … (increasing trials, test subjects, longer time etc)

Summary - Who needs what in their Conclusion? Experimental Innovation Meta-Analysis Summ. Results Prev. Research Connection Impacts Future Directions Summ. Results Proves / Disproves Hypo/Purpose Prev. Research Connection Sources of Error Impacts Future Directions Summ. Results Proves / Disproves Hypo/Purpose Impacts Future Directions

How the presentations will go The class will be divided into groups of 6 or 7. Groups A, B, C, and D While one group presents the other groups will circulate to see all the presentations, as will Ms. Lauder and Ms. Henderson. Total 120 minutes Day 1 – June 18th 10 Minutes Set up Group A 30 Minutes Group A presents 10 Minutes Set Up Group B / Tear Down Group A 30 Minutes Group B presents Total 120 minutes Day 2 – June 19th 10 Minutes Set up Group C 30 Minutes Group C presents 10 Minutes Set Up Group D / Tear Down Group C 30 Minutes Group D presents

Criteria for presentation Innovation Experimental Criteria for presentation Introduction Procedure Results – graphs & simple stats Conclusion Introduction Purpose & Hypo Procedure Results Conclusion A QUICK 3 minute presentation summarizing your project including all the key parts  Keep it brief, summarize! Make it interesting. Pretend in an elevator you have run into a scientist that is looking for a researcher, you have the 3 minutes before it reaches the top floor to Meta-Analysis Introduction Methods of Analysis Data Analysis - Results Discussion

What should your presentation include? Experimental Innovation Meta-Analysis Introduction Purpose & Hypo Procedure Results Conclusion Introduction Procedure Results – graphs & simple stats Conclusion Introduction Methods of Analysis Data Analysis - Results Discussion