Present Findings

Puzzle piece labeled: Present Findings

Finding information is meaningless unless you effectively organize and communicate what you learn.  Make certain you are using balanced viewpoints on your topic, that your information does not leave questions unaddressed, and that you properly cite all of your sources.

  • You integrate what you have discovered and learned into your existing body of knowledge.
  • You effectively communicate your conclusions to others via oral, written or media technologies.
  • You keep track of all pertinent citation information.
  • You attribute information to its sources so that others may access them and evaluate your work.
  • You follow specific citation style guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA) to cite your sources.

Evaluation Step:

You should assess whether you have accurately documented your sources. As you prepare to present your findings, consider whether anything is missing or unclear in your research or logic.

Next Concept: Evaluate

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