The Introduction discusses the research problem within the context of what is known in the scientific literature. Err on the side of depth, and give a comprehensive introduction. The Methods discusses exactly how the research was done. Here there is an important transition from concept to operation. The Results discusses what was found and should present the data in a convincing fashion.
Statistical analysis is always an issue for discussion.
The Discussion will place the results in the context of what is known and what was presented in the Introduction. The Discussion should point out how the research advances our understanding of the problem under study. Avoid journals that present abbreviated research articles, such as NeuroReport , or reviews of research, such as in Trends in NeuroScience . Each faculty member in attendance is asked to give each presenter written feedback, and these written faculty evaluations will be considered in the assignment of credit for presentations. Students should meet with me during my office hour following their presentation to review faculty and student feedback.