{"id":44640,"date":"2026-01-31T14:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T09:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?post_type=video&#038;p=44640"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:20:29","slug":"how-to-write-the-results-section","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-to-write-the-results-section","title":{"rendered":"Results Section in Research Papers: How to Write It Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Results section\u00a0in research papers\u00a0answers one key question:\u00a0\u201c<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What did you find?<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d\u00a0This section\u00a0presents\u00a0your\u00a0research\u00a0findings objectively, without\u00a0interpretations or opinions (those belong in the Discussion section). In this video,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Raffaella\u00a0Gozzelino<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(NOVA Medical School, Lisbon)\u00a0takes you through\u00a0presenting\u00a0your research results effectively\u00a0by\u00a0using\u00a0the right visuals\u00a0and following\u00a0journal formatting rules.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s\u00a0what\u00a0the\u00a0video\u00a0covers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to report your results clearly:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Learn to describe your findings precisely\u00a0by\u00a0linking\u00a0them directly to the methods you used.\u00a0Always\u00a0ensure consistency between text, tables, and figures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When to use tables\u00a0vs. figures:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Tables are best for showing detailed numbers, comparisons, or characteristics,\u00a0whereas\u00a0figures are perfect for trends, patterns, and visual relationships.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoiding repetition:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Understand why you should never present the same data twice. For\u00a0instance,\u00a0information\u00a0summarized in\u00a0a table\u00a0need not be represented in\u00a0a graph. Keep each visual unique and complementary.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making figures self-explanatory:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Discover how to create figure legends that are short, clear, and\u00a0informative\u00a0so readers can understand the visuals even without reading the full text.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formatting tips:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Always double-check that figure numbers, labels, and data match perfectly between text and visuals. Follow the journal\u2019s prescribed style for reporting statistics like p-values, confidence intervals, and effect sizes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verb tense and tone:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Learn when to use past tense and when to use present tense\u00a0in the Results section<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The video also highlights examples of good vs. unnecessary visuals,\u00a0helping you avoid\u00a0clutter\u00a0to\u00a0keep your paper focused.\u00a0Watch this video to make your\u00a0Results section concise yet comprehensive, ensuring readers and reviewers quickly grasp your key findings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Break that writer\u2019s block! 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