ABSTRACT
The heart of any research study is its findings and results. More often than not, however, this part of the study is the most intimidating for readers who are trying to build their research literacy skills. First of all, in a well-done study the findings and results flow right from the questions, arguments, and methods. Most of the findings and results are answers to questions that have already been stated and are merely being put to the test. Second, complex statistical procedures or sophisticated theoretical frameworks that often accompany findings and results are usually based on simple ideas that can be clearly related to the questions being tested or addressed. Finally, the findings and results often add an element of surprise and intrigue to the research. This chapter looks at qualitative results and findings. In many qualitative studies, researchers go into a situation looking for something unusual or overlooked that might shed light on matters.
