Writing the discussion
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2009
Abstract
The discussion section comprises the last component in the IMRAD system. The purpose of this section is to provide the interpretation of the results obtained, explain the implications of the findings, state study limitations and make suggestions for future research. This is a critical part of the scientific paper, as it places the particular study within the broader context of how the research contributes to improving diagnosis, treatment or patient care.
Keywords
Biomedical Research
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Singapore Medical Journal
Volume
50
Issue
5
Publisher
Stamford Publishing Pte Ltd / Singapore Medical Association
Additional Information
Biomedical Imaging and Interventional Journal, c/o Department of Biomedical Imaging, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.
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