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Parts of a paper
Abstract
A one paragraph summary of your paper.
Introduction
Introduces the reader to your topic and presents your thesis statement.
Methods
Describes how you address the problem presented in your thesis statement.
Results
Presents your data using tables, graphs, or contextual figures along with a brief narrative.
Discussion
Presents your interpretation of the results in the context of work done by others.
Conclusion
Presents your conclusions from the research addressing predictions made in your thesis.
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