Consider the following items of information that you might include in the study conclusions section of your research report: (a) the limitations of your study methodology, (b) the strengths of the methodology, (c) a summary of the results of your study in regard to the basic research question, (d) your opinions on the theme of the study, (e) the implications of the study results for social work practice. Answer each of the following questions: (1) Which of these items of information should come first in your study conclusions section of the report? (2) Which of these items is the least important for the study conclusions section of your research report? (3) What are some safeguards to consider if you decide to include this least important item?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: You should begin your study conclusions section of the research report with a summary of the findings of your study with regard to the basic research question. Each of the other items belongs to the study conclusions section except for your opinions, which may be included but would clearly be the least important item to be included. If you include your own opinions, it is important that you clarify whether or not these opinions are supported by your data. If they are not supported, it would be wise to exclude them.
Learning Objective: 16-6: Identify several guidelines for the presentation of your research report.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Presenting Your Study Conclusions
Difficulty Level: Medium

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