NCO Primary Leadership Subjects
Conclude Your Research
No one can tell you when you have assembled enough material. You must decide
The stopping
when you have all the data you need.
point
Use the following table to test the completeness of your research and determine
Test for
when to start writing.
Step
Action
Result
1
Pause from time to time to review The facts should answer all major
facts you have assembled.
questions or issues.
2
Test your research by drawing If the conclusions don't fit the facts,
conclusions.
The conclusions you may need to do more research.
should almost shape themselves.
3
Play the Devil's advocate and
While data and conclusions may be
question the soundness of your
consistent, you may not have
conclusions.
Ask if facts are
enough specific facts to support
missing to support the conclusions.
your general observations.
Writing Mechanics and Composition
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