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A good conclusion should consist, not necessarily all, of the following. What are
missing from the excerpt among the sections given below?

Sections: √ X Excerpt number:
Referring to the purpose
Restating the findings
Explaining the findings

Limitations of the findings
Comparing findings
Drawing implication/generalization
Suggesting recommendations and

applications

Tenses Use in Conclusion Chapter

Now, you have been able to distinguish functions of Conclusion chapter. Another
thing that you have to consider in creating conclusion is the tenses. As previously
stated, Conclusion chapter can employ a combination of tenses. To make it clear,
please learn the following summary.

Type of Information Verb Form Type of Information
referring to the purpose simple past tense In this study, we concentrated on
showing the interdependence of the
variables involved
restating the findings simple past tense The main conclusion was that
modifications to the model were
needed

We also showed that the sensor
sensitivity depended very little on
the sensor diameter

We finally obtained a curve
showing the depth of penetration
as a function of time
explaining the findings present (general condition) Filtration produces a satisfactory
result (in general)
simple past (restricted to
your study) Use of the web-based environment
provided the greatest saving in
staff time and cost to the company
(in this study)
limiting the findings a variety of expression is Our aim was to assess the current
used: procedures, not to develop new ones
 the findings are restricted
to...

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