A resolving findings chapter

As an explorer, much of the point of your expedition is to report what you found. While we are convinced that travelling itself is the reward for those who set out to explore, it is difficult to argue that travelling without aim is not a waste of energy. Exploration needs intent—ideally, a discerning intent: your journey ought to serve a purpose that matters to others. Reporting your findings is the initial part of satisfying this purpose.

Consequently, reporting your findings generates the foundation of making your research functional—to inform others of your results. Just as with your methodology, reporting your findings ought to be carried out as neutrally and transparently as possible. This is the final part of the process, during which you can considerably harm the integrity of your work.

Research means making a contribution. Here is where you make a big part of this contribution.

(This is a preview section. The full chapter on this topic continues with the sections “Rough coordinates”, “Train of thought”, “In essence”, “To reflect”, “Two travellers’ tales”, “Devil’s advocate”, and “How to tackle”.)