Writing up the discussion section of a QUAL project.
You can use the below table to help you develop the section - please do NOT submit the section in a table format; it needs to be in written paragraphs, but the table can help you write it.
1. Consider how best to structure your Discussion section; it is a good idea to use the same structure as you had in your Findings/Analysis section OR to combine Findings/Analysis and Discussion.
2a. If you have separate sections, start with an overview sentence:
2b. If you combine them, start with an overview sentence:
3. Compare your analysed findings to the LR and provide your own comments with a particular emphasis on ‘What does this mean?'
Be sure to NOT focus on your personal opinion on whether findings are right or wrong. You may use the below table to help you with this.
4. Write the contents of Table 1 in text format (paragraphs, sub-headings, etc.). Do NOT just cut and paste the table contents into your document - you need to link sentences and ensure a logical flow of arguments. Make sure you REFERENCE the literature again in this section.
5. Once you have covered all your main findings (again, we need to remember that they have to be in line with the aim and RQs), you can then move into your Conclusion section.