Discussion

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The discussion section is typically 15 to 20 pages long. It is organized by research question AND links the literature review to the results. You DO NOT simply state the results again.

Here are two examples of an MA Thesis Discussion Section: (Sample 1 and Sample 2)

The following videos and handouts will help you with your discussion section:

1. Organizing the discussion section
2. Writing the discussion plus handout
3. Excellent 3 page article on writing a discussion (handout only)
4. APA guidelines for writing a discussion (handout only)

Organizing the Discussion Section (2:08)

Writing the Discussion Section (8:00)