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Writing the Discussion Section: Describing the Significance of the Study Findings.

The Discussion section is an important part of the research manuscript that allows the authors to showcase the study. It is used to interpret the results for readers, describe the virtues and limitations of the study, discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the research work done and provide important "take home" message. The Discussion section of a paper intends to convey what the findings of the study mean and hence has been likened to the closing arguments put forth by counselors in a court case. It is the last chance for an author to "sell" his paper. The discussion section should be written in a focused manner getting straight to answering the research question raised in the introduction section. Such a direct approach is likely to make a lasting impression on the minds of the readers. The discussion section is considered harder to define as compared to the other sections of the research paper. While other sections require orderly and simple logical writing; composing discussion section requires logical thinking, reflection and critical appraisal. A well-written discussion section includes a statement of important results, reference to previously published relevant literature, comparison of study results with previously reported findings, explanation of results, elucidations of strengths and weaknesses of the study, interpretation of the whole evidence, description of impact of the study and recommendations for the future course of action.

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