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4 RESULT & DISCUSSION

 to elaborate result or finding in forms of chart/diagram/
graph/table effectively.
 to identify, correct and apply tentative expression.

… Quiz …
Here are several excerpts of sections or chapters in research paper. Which ones belong
to Result section? Mark [√] for what should be included in Result section, and mark [X]
for those which should not be in it.

1. We found no rust in the control sample.

2. DNA is composed of four nucleotides.

3. Chart 1 shows the students eagerness to learn English.

4. 80% of participants reported a significant increase on learning
motivation.
5. There were 20 participants that chosen by random sampling technique.

After identifying the sentences that belong to Result section, what tenses you
think is appropriate to use?

… Tip …
 To detail your research results, use Past tense*.
 When you refer to charts/diagrams/graphs/tables/figures, use Present
tense**.

*It is because the experiments described were completed before the paper was written.
**Present tense is also used for generalization.

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