1. Research Report Writing Presentation
How to write a complete research report
Part 5: Conclusion
Some notes about the contents of the conclusion of a research report:
“The most important consideration in preparing any research report is the nature of the audience. The purpose is to communicate information, and therefore, the report should be prepared specifically for the readers of the report. Sometimes the format for the report will be defined for the researcher (e.g. a standard reporting format), while at other times, the researcher will have complete latitude regarding the structure of the report. “(Walonick, 2007, p.11).
CHAPTER V - Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)

2. Chapter 5. Conclusion Sections Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Background
Chapter 3. Methodology
Chapter 4. Results and Discussion
Chapter 5. Conclusion
CHAPTER V - Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)

3. Chapter 5. Conclusion CHAPTER 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER 2. BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSION
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)

4. Chapter 5: Conclusion The last chapter…
CHAPTER V - Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)
Chapter 5: Conclusion

5. Parts of the Conclusion
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings). Usually recommendations will be for further research and for policy.

6. Summary of what you did and found
Briefly summarize the research process that you completed. This is a mini summary of Chapter 3
Present a short and concise summary of the results that can be used to support an answer to the research questions. This is a brief summary of chapter 4.
CHAPTER V - Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)
Briefly summarize the research process that you completed. This is a mini summary of Chapter 3
Present a short and concise summary of the results that can be used to support an answer to the research questions. This is a brief summary of chapter 4.

7. Discussion
Explain why you think you found what you did. This is your explanation of the findings (results).
CHAPTER V - Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)
Explain why you think you found what you did. This is your explanation of the findings (results).

8. Recommendations
You have been conducting research to see if a problem exists or not – to confirm if a hunch is true or not. As a result of your research you will be able to say if the hunch was right or not.
Based on your findings you will be able to recommend
Opportunities for further research – like trying to find out the reason for a phenomenon
Suggestions for policy – such as changing operating procedures to improve performance.
CHAPTER V - Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary (of what you did and found)
Discussion (explanation of findings - why do you think you found what you did?)
Recommendations (based on your findings)
You have been conducting research to see if a problem exists or not – to confirm if a hunch is true or not. As a result of your research you will be able to say if the hunch was right or not.
Based on your findings you will be able to recommend:
Opportunities for further research – like trying to find out the reason for a phenomenon
Suggestions for policy – such as changing operating procedures to improve performance.

9. End of Chapter 5. Conclusion
The final Chapter
End of Chapter 5. Conclusion