The hypothesis limits the scope of the investigation and unifies the research design. Procedure The procedure provides a brief summary of what was done. The conclusions provide a concise statement of the outcomes of the investigation. This should be written in nontechnical language and be related directly to the hypothesis. The conclusions should identify unsolved aspects of the original problem or any new problems identified.
Helpful Hints Use past tense and third person.
Use correct spelling and sentence structure. Try to avoid use of highly-specialized words or abbreviations. Restrict procedure to identification of method or type of process employed. State results, conclusions, or findings in clear, concise fashion.