Deck 10: Presenting Results, Making Conclusions, and Writing Reports

Question 1

Define the following:
-Positivism

Answer 1

a system of thought emphasizing reasoning, the use of scientific principles, and empirical data to explain social phenomena

Question 2

Define the following:
-an abstract

Answer 2

a short summary of the key points about the research

Question 3

Define the following:
-organization of an academic article

Answer 3

abstract, literature review, methods, results, conclusions and summary, references

Question 4

What are some of the ethical issues involved when reporting findings and presenting your research?

Question 5

A lengthy literature review is part of any presentation at a conference or to a committee.