1. How to write a conclusion

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 ….

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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