Priya Singh: How to Write the Discussion of a Research Paper
Priya Singh, Founder of Research Made Clear, Research Advisor at IFERP, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“You can have perfect results… and still get rejected.
A weak Discussion is one of the fastest ways to lose your reviewer.
Not because your research is bad.
But because your thinking is not visible.
Here’s how to get it right
- Interpret your results
Don’t repeat findings. Explain what they mean in relation to your research question.
- Connect with existing literature
Where do you agree? Where do you challenge?
This is where your work enters the academic conversation.
- Explain unexpected findings
Reviewers value honesty and reasoning more than ‘perfect results.’
- Highlight implications
Why should anyone care?
What changes because of your findings?
- State limitations clearly
This shows maturity, not weakness.
- Suggest future research
Show that your work opens doors, not closes them.
Think of your Discussion like this:
- Results: What you found
- Discussion: Why it matters
If your Results show your work…
Your Discussion proves your intellectual contribution.
Before you submit your paper or thesis, ask yourself:
‘Have I explained my thinking… or just described my data?’
That one question can change your entire paper.
PS: What feedback do you most often get on your Discussion?
Share in the comments.
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