Bagian Pembahasan Artikel Ilmiah

 

Discussion Section
 
Include:

1. Begin with major finding
2. Critically explain what these findings mean
3. Critically relate with literature for similar or different finding
4. Relevance of the findings – clinical or scientific/research implication
5. Limitations of the study – what and why? How this could be addressed
6. The way forward based on findings – not unanswered by your study, further research needed
7. Take-Home Message – at the end of the discussion or separately in the conclusion section

 
Do not include:

1. Overrepresentation of the results – careful not to go beyond what is supported by the data
2. Unwarranted speculation – not supported by findings
3. Inflating the importance of the findings – unwarranted importance, exercise “humility !”
4. Tangential issues – remain focused on hypothesis, objectives, and study results
5. The “bully pulpit” – do not use discussion to attack others or preach to the readers
6. Tangential issues – remain focused on hypothesis, objectives, and results
7. Conclusions not supported by data – avoid the temptation

January 8, 2022

Writing Center 

The Faculty of Ushuluddin, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung