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First, draft Chapter 6, the conclusion of the report, which is a summary of the project purpose, key findings, the implications of the findings, redress the limitations of the project design (scope & bias), and your recommendations.
Once the conclusion is drafted, you may note that things have changed since you began the project; therefore, re-alignment is needed. Revisit Chapter 1 and revise it accordingly.
Finally, formulate an abstract for your report. Remember, the abstract is the marketing piece to entice the reader, don’t be boring but also refrain from melodrama.
This week you are to write the concluding chapter for your project report. Referring to the suggested report outline for the key content to be included in this final chapter is as follows
Discuss the outcome of the analysis and project development
Key Findings
Implications
Recommendations
Discuss the Limitations of your research ( the limitations of your analysis and your project NOT external constraints)
Future applied research needed
Summary of Key takeaways
Revise your first chapter this week. The revision should reflect the following components:
Incorporation of the professor’s feedback on your first draft.
Align your 1st chapter with the findings of your research as reflected in Chapters 4 and 5.
It is essential that both Chapters 1 & 5 are in agreement.
Some elements of your concluding findings need to be incorporated in Chapter 1.
Think of Chapter 1 as an executive summary.
Sometimes it is the only part of a report people read, so give all the important information up front.
Generate a written draft of your project abstract.
Remember, the abstract is a marketing piece to entice a reader to read your document. Therefore:
It needs to be interesting. Avoid the listing of dry details.
Ensure it addresses both your project purpose and key findings.
Follow the guidance given in the online video about writing a good abstract.
An abstract is generally about 150-250 words in length and single spaced.
Refer to APA manual pp. 25-27
Refer to the CSULB Style and format guide.
Submit your abstract draft to the discussion forum for peer revie
