The work was done in the past, but knowledge exists in the present. Examples • Three Cr3+ compounds were examined. (work done in the past) • Hydroxyl radical is a known mediator of DNA damage.
(knowledge that exists in the present)
Notes: Interpretations and mechanisms in Discussion section are often present tense active voice.
3. Use of ”We”
Analyzing Organization
Note: The order in which you present findings (in Results) and interpret findings (in Discussion) should be parallel.
➢ Note
Two additional submoves, associated with move 2, that are less common today than in the past: (1) indicate limitations of the work (2) suggest ideas for future work Thus, as you prepare your paper, check to see if these submoves are expected in Discussion sections in your targeted journal.
The word we (used to refer to the authors of the work) is commonly used to achieve the following purposes in the Discussion section:
✓ To indicate a decision or course of action ✓ To compare findings with previous works ✓ To offer an interpretation ✓ To report or summarize findings
Organize a Discussion section following the major moves: • Interpret your results (but avoid overinterpretation) • Describe the greater importance of your findings • Follow appropriate writing conventions
Chapter 5：Writing the Discussion Section
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Purposes
The Discussion section can stand alone or can be part of a combined Results and Discussion (R&D) section. In either case, it serves the same major purpose: to interpret the results of the study.
1. Hedging words
Words should be used to clarify, not convince. Chemists soften their interpretations and claims to “truth” by using hedging words.
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2. Tense and voice
evidence.
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Such words as fact, truth, and prove are rarely used in a Discussion section. Hedging words, such as theory and evidence, are much more common, as are such verbs as appear, indicate, seem, and suggest. By hedging, writers acknowledge that their knowledge is limited and will be subjected to scientific scrutiny over time.
In the discussion section:
interpret their data
address why and how questions (e.g., Why was
the reaction faster? How did the mechanism
proceed?)
extend their findings to a larger context (e.g.,
Move 1 Discuss specific results
Move 2 Conclude the paper
直接Move 2
Remind readers of the results
Interpret ults
Suggest overall implications Summarize the work
Note : Be careful not to overinterpret your data, misinterpret your
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