Summary of "Como elaborar las Conclusiones y recomendaciones"
Overview
- Chapter 5 of a research report typically contains the conclusions and recommendations.
- Conclusions must directly answer the study’s specific objectives, grounded in results, analysis, discussion and critical reflection (the speaker emphasizes using “triangulation” of evidence).
- Recommendations should be derived from those conclusions and be actionable.
Main ideas / concepts
- Start from each specific objective: write a conclusion that answers that objective using the study’s findings.
- Use triangulation (cross‑checking results, analysis and interpretation) to support conclusions.
- Each specific objective should produce at least one corresponding conclusion.
- Recommendations flow logically from each conclusion and propose concrete actions, policies or changes informed by the findings.
- Be critical and reflect on practical or policy implications (for example, propose legal or institutional changes as a future professional).
Method — Step‑by‑step instructions
Preparing conclusions
- Identify each specific objective in your research.
- Review the results, analysis and discussion related to that objective.
- Triangulate the evidence (cross‑validate findings from different sources or analyses).
- Formulate a concise conclusion that directly answers the specific objective and summarizes the key finding(s).
- Ensure the conclusion reflects interpretation and critical reflection — not just raw results.
Preparing recommendations
- For each conclusion, ask: “What should be done based on this conclusion?”
- Propose specific, actionable measures that address the problems or gaps revealed by the conclusion.
- Target recommendations to the appropriate actors (institutions, authorities, legislators, practitioners).
- When relevant, recommend legal or policy changes (for example, propose modifications to laws before the National Assembly).
- Make recommendations realistic and clearly linked to the corresponding conclusion and evidence.
Examples (applied illustration)
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Specific objective example 1: Identify types of domestic violence against women reported by authorities in the province of Panama during 2020.
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Example conclusion:
The types identified included femicide, prenatal sex selection, female infanticide, economic abuse, political violence, abuse against the elderly, dowry‑related violence, and acid attacks.
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Example recommendations:
- Visit affected homes and implement targeted interventions.
- Activate awareness protocols and prevention programs for the identified types of violence.
- Design specific support and protection measures for victims of each identified type.
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Specific objective example 2: Determine sanctions applied by authorities against aggressors of domestic violence in Panama in 2020.
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Example conclusion:
(Summary of the sanctions found in the study — i.e., the sanctions applied by authorities in 2020.)
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Example recommendation:
- Propose legislative modifications to sanctions or punishments (for example, submit proposals to the National Assembly), based on critical reflection and professional judgment.
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Practical tips / reminders
- Maintain a clear objective → conclusion → recommendation chain for each specific objective.
- Ensure conclusions are evidence‑based and recommendations are feasible and clearly justified by those conclusions.
- Use critical reflection and, where appropriate, professional or disciplinary perspectives to shape recommendations.
Speaker / source
- Nelson Urbaneja — Presenter (Coach Nelson Urbaneja)
Category
Educational
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