English for Writing Research Papers

16  Results ......................................................................................................  233
  16.1  How should I structure the Results? # .........................................  235
  16.2  How should I begin the Results? # ...............................................  235
  16.3  How should I structure the rest of the Results?  
How should I end the Results? # ..................................................  235
  16.4  Should I report any negative results? # ........................................  236
  16.5  What tenses should I use when reporting my Results? # .............  236
  16.6  What style should I use when reporting my Results? # ...............  237
  16.7  Can I use a more personal style? ..................................................  238
  16.8  How can I show my readers the value of my data,  
rather than just telling them? ........................................................  238
  16.9  How should I comment on my tables and figures? ......................  239
16.10  What is the difference between reporting and interpreting? ........  240
16.11  How can I make it clear that I am talking about  
my findings and not the findings of others? # ..............................  241
16.12  Summary: How can I assess the quality  
of my Results section? # ..............................................................  242

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