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It provides clear dos and don’ts: keep the conclusion concise, avoid phrases like “in conclusion,” do address research questions, do not introduce new information, and include study limitations and implications to strengthen ethical transparency and credibility. 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They are your final opportunity to leave a good impression on the reader. Some academic readers will even jump to read the conclusion to help them decide if they should read the whole paper! Not surprisingly, they can be the most challenging part of a research paper to write. This handout will focus on the purpose of a conclusion, as well as provide tips about what todo and what to avoid when writing a conclusion. This handout also contains two annotated examples--a short one and a longer one--from published articles.  \nThe Purpose of a Conclusion  \nConclusions aren’t simply an overview of a paper. Instead, they should reiterate why your research is important. While it is helpful to include a brief summary, that is only the beginning. If done well, conclusions can leave readers feeling both satisfied yet hungry for more. Effective conclusions help readers reflect on what they just read, draw connections to existing knowledge, and spark their desire to further explore the subject. Ultimately, your conclusion should help readers answer the following question: Why should I care about this topic?  \nConclusion Dos and Don’ts  \nDO keep it short and sweet. While there is no hard and fast rule on length, conclusions are  \ntypically one paragraph long; however, you may find some that are two or three paragraphs long.  \nDON’T state the obvious by writing “in conclusion” or “in summary.” While these phrases are helpful during oral presentations, context clues should indicate to your reader that they are reading the conclusion of your paper.  \nDO provide a brief overview of your paper and address whether or not it answers your research questions.  \nDON’T introduce new information. Instead, your conclusion should restate your main points and provide closure. You may also offer suggestions on how your research can be expanded or improved.  \nDO mention the limitations of your study and their implications if not already addressed in the discussion section of the paper. Examples of limitations include sample size or composition,  \nConclusion Section for Research Papers, Fall 2021. 1 of 4  \nparticipant attrition, study duration, etc. Being transparent about your study’s shortcomings is not only ethical--it also helps guide future research; any flaws you’ve identified can be addressed in the event your study is replicated. All studies have limitations; being up front makes your paper seem credible because you show your understanding of what your study can and cannot say.  \nSample of a Short Conclusion with Annotations  \nThis proof-of-concept study represents the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the effect of a CBD-rich cannabis extract in UC. With the exception of the endpoint, it was not sufficiently powered to pick up significant differences, but was designed to identify patterns that favor the active treatment. Despite the poor tolerability of the active study medication and the relatively short treatment window, this study suggested that CBD-rich botanical extract may have provided therapeutic benefit to those patients who tolerated it. These findings should be interpreted with caution given the multiple limitations of this study, but they encourage future studies to look at CBD-rich botanical extract. It will be important to review the formulation, titration, and dosing for future studies with the aim of improving tolerability.  \nSource: Irving et al.,“A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, pilot study ofcannabidiol-rich botanical extract in the symptomatic treatment of ulcerative colitis,”Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 24(4), 2018.  \nSample of a Longer Conc","cbCaigJowOHwqIwo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigJowOHwqIwo","pdf",152207,"English","# The Purpose of a Conclusion\n# Conclusion Dos and Don’ts\n# Sample of a Short Conclusion with Annotations\n# Sample of a Longer Conclusion with Annotations","[{\"question\":\"What should a research paper conclusion do beyond summarizing the paper?\",\"answer\":\"It should reiterate why the research is important and help readers reflect on what they just read by drawing connections to existing knowledge.\"},{\"question\":\"What are common mistakes to avoid when writing a conclusion?\",\"answer\":\"Avoid stating the obvious with phrases like “in conclusion” or “in summary,” and do not introduce new information that belongs in the body of the paper.\"},{\"question\":\"Why should a conclusion mention limitations and their implications?\",\"answer\":\"Being transparent about limitations is ethical and builds credibility, while also guiding future research by showing what the study can and cannot say.\"}]","Conclusion Section for Research Papers - Fall 2021 | PDF",1790080701]