LESSON 10

Dr. John M. Ritz

Chapter V

      Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

    * This chapter should stand alone; one should be able to pick this chapter up and read it and understand the study.
    * There should be an introduction describing what will be found in this chapter.

Chapter V

      Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

    * Summary (summarizes content of the first four chapters)
    * Conclusions (answers research goals based upon data collected)
    * Recommendations (makes recommendations based upon the results of the study and makes recommendations for future studies)

Summary

    * Should summarize what has been stated in the first four chapters:
          o Problem Statement
          o Research Goals
          o Significance of the Study
          o Limitations of the Study
          o Population
          o Instrument
          o Data Collection
          o Statistical Procedures
    * It should be about 2-3 pages in length.

Conclusions

    * Need to repeat each research goal separately and then provide the answer to each research goal.
    * Conclusions should use and be based upon the data you collected to answer the research goals. Use what you collected and reported in Chapter IV.
    * The conclusions say "so what' of the research findings.

Recommendations

    * Make practical suggestions for implementing your findings.
    * Suggest additional research studies that should be undertaken in light of your findings.

Research Evaluative Criteria

    * Problem Statement
    * Research Goals
    * Background and Significance
    * Limitations and Assumptions
    * Review of Literature
    * Population
    * Instrument Design
    * Data Gathering Techniques
    * Data Analysis
    * Sufficient and Significant Data
    * Results Answer the Research Goals
    * Can Proper Conclusions Be Drawn
    * Are the Recommendations Realistic