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This section is a straightforward report of the data. The results section is written in narrative form with accompanying figures, tables, photographs, etc. incorporated as described.

Summarize the data and emphasize important patterns or trends

Illustrate and support the data summary with explanatory details, statistics, examples, tables, graphs, maps, cross-sections, diagrams, structures, "figures," etc. See handout for examples.

All figures should include a legend that briefly explains what was done and what is shown is shown in the figure. You may include footnotes on table, if appropriate. Remember your figures and tables must be self-explanatory.

Organize the data carefully and logically. If possible, present results in the same order as the methods

Use subheadings that break the data into distinct sections (if warranted)

Do not interpret the data; do not draw conclusions; do not speculate ... (save these issues for the Discussion)

Integrate quantitative data (tables, graphs, etc) with the text. The actual tables and figures will appear after the text, but you must refer to each figure or table in the appropriate place in the text. Do not simply repeat data, but point out important information or patterns.

Not all data need to be presented in table or graph form.

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Present the results selectively. You need to present only the data that are relevant to your hypothesis, even though you may have amassed far more during your whole project.

Use the past tense (The convention for verb tense is as follows: use the past tense when reporting your own immediate findings, and the present tense when discussing the published works of others.)

Keep in mind the following:

An average or mean value is often accompanied by the standard deviation (SD) or standard error (SE)

Commonly used statistics do not need to be explained, just state which test or tests were used. Less common statistical methods should be briefly explained.

Do not begin a sentence with a numeral. Either write out the number or revise the sentence.

Use the word "significant" very carefully. In scientific writing this word has a very specific connotation, namely "statistically significant." If your statistical analyses did not show significance, do not use the word "significant" when describing or discussing your results. (Same for the words "correlated" and "random") If you did not do statistical analysis, you cannot use these terms.

If your project does not generate a lot of data, speak to your thesis supervisor for suggestions.