PNB 3RM3 Lecture 25: Writing and Reading Scientific papers
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Middle-eastern: use active voice rather than passive voice (can use we , avoids treating people like objects, more straightforward and clear, low level style. Before collecting data you can start describing methods in detail. Understand methods, thought about small details before you move on: results: First form of storytelling (based on analysis that you"ve conducted) Natural hierarchy of breaking down your data. The way you"ve thought about this data is the way you analyzed it, and you present it in your results. Pure description of the data: discussion: Where you describe your results and interpret your results for the reader. Whether they fit with a certain theory. Not all results have to be discussed but should at least be touched on. What you think is the most interesting. While writing discussion, also creating a skeleton for intro: introduction: Serves the sole purpose of helping you understand your discussion.