5.4 Conclusions and Recommendations The conclusion is a highly condensed summary of the paper, not a simple list of the research results, but rather reasonable inferences. It tests the author’s comprehensive ability, theoretical skills and logical thinking ability. Recommendations often discuss the subject of further study, research programs, future prospects and directions. Conclusions are useful insights drawn from the study; recommendations are further research projects based on the study. 第62页，共105页，编辑于2022年，星期六 Eg: In conclusion, the result shows that… To sum up, we have revealed that… Finally, a summary is given of… In this paper, we have described/discussed/found that… 第63页，共105页，编辑于2022年，星期六 5.5 Acknowledgement an optional item in the paper If the author has received help from someone else in the course of the study, he/she should acknowledge this. should be short and sincere. Usually only a short sentence, but there are also very long acknowledgements. often located after the conclusion. necessary to list the project number if it is funded by a foundation or institution. 第64页，共105页，编辑于2022年，星期六 Eg: We thank… for… We are grateful to… for… Special thanks are due to… We appreciate the support and efforts of… This study was partly funded by… This work was financially supported by grants from… 第65页，共105页，编辑于2022年，星期六 Exercise: Suppose your research is supported by NSF of Jiangsu Province and the project number is BK205062. Write an acknowledgement to acknowledge their support. 第66页，共105页，编辑于2022年，星期六 Chapter 6 Abstract 6.1 Definition a highly condensed version of a longer piece of writing that highlights the major points covered, concisely describes the content and scope of the writing, and reviews the writing’s contents in abbreviated form. 6.2 Features avoid repetition; usually are limited to one paragraph of no more than 250 words; can stand alone; 第67页，共105页，编辑于2022年，星期六 use the third person; use the passive voice; are highly signposted. 6.3 Contents
