{"id":5576,"date":"2023-03-28T09:47:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T09:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=5576"},"modified":"2025-02-06T08:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T08:53:22","slug":"what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Implications and Recommendations in Research? How to Write It, with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5577\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/male-hands-with-pencil-magnifying-glass-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"What are Implications and Recommendations in Research? How to Write it, with Examples\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/male-hands-with-pencil-magnifying-glass-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/male-hands-with-pencil-magnifying-glass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/male-hands-with-pencil-magnifying-glass-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/male-hands-with-pencil-magnifying-glass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/male-hands-with-pencil-magnifying-glass-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Implications in research highlight the significance of your findings, while recommendations in research suggest specific actions to solve a problem. (Image by master1305 on Freepik)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Highly cited research articles often contain both <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications and recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, but there is often some confusion around the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">difference between implications and recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in research. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications of a study<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">are the impact your research makes in your chosen area; they discuss how the findings of the study may be important to justify further exploration of your research topic. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> suggest future actions or subsequent steps supported by your research findings. It helps to improve your field of research or cross-disciplinary fields through future research or provides frameworks for decision-makers or policymakers. Recommendations are the action plan you propose based on the outcome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In this article, we aim to simplify these concepts for researchers by providing key insights on the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>what are implications in research\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>what is recommendation in research\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>differences between implications and recommendations\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>how to write implications in research\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>how to write recommendation in research\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>sample recommendation in research\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a 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in\u202fresearch?\">What are recommendations in\u202fresearch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Recommendations_in_research_examples\" title=\"Recommendations in research examples\">Recommendations in research examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Table_Sample_recommendation_in_research_template\" title=\"Table: Sample recommendation in research template\u00a0\">Table: Sample recommendation in research template\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Recommendation_in_research\" title=\"Recommendation in research\u00a0\">Recommendation in research\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Basic_differences_between_implications_and_recommendations_in%E2%80%AFresearch\" title=\"Basic differences between implications and recommendations in\u202fresearch\">Basic differences between implications and recommendations in\u202fresearch<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Table_Differences_between_implications_and_recommendations_in_research\" title=\"Table: Differences between implications and recommendations in research\u00a0\">Table: Differences between implications and recommendations in research\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Where_do_implications_go_in_your_research_paper\" title=\"Where do implications go in your research paper\">Where do implications go in your research paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#How_to_write_implications_in_research\" title=\"How to write implications in research\">How to write implications in research<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Implications_in_research_example\" title=\"Implications in research example\u00a0\u00a0\">Implications in research example\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#What_should_recommendations_in%E2%80%AFresearch_look_like\" title=\"What should recommendations in\u202fresearch look like?\">What should recommendations in\u202fresearch look like?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#Table_Example_of_evidence-based_research_recommendation\" title=\"Table: Example of evidence-based research recommendation\u00a0\">Table: Example of evidence-based research recommendation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/what-are-implications-recommendations-in-research\/#How_to_write_recommendations_in_research\" title=\"How to write recommendations in research\">How to write recommendations in research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_implications_in%E2%80%AFresearch\"><\/span><b>What are implications in\u202fresearch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> explain what the findings of the study mean to researchers or to certain subgroups or populations beyond the basic interpretation of results. Even if your findings fail to bring radical or disruptive changes to existing ways of doing things, they might have important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications for future research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> studies. For example, your proposed method for operating remote-controlled robots could be more precise, efficient, or cheaper than existing methods, or the remote-controlled robot could be used in other application areas. This could enable more researchers to study a specific problem or open up new research opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> inform how the findings, drawn from your results, may be important for and impact policy, practice, theory, and subsequent research. Implications may be theoretical or practical.<sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Practical implications are potential values of the study with practical or real outcomes<\/strong>. Determining the practical implications of several solutions can aid in identifying optimal solution results. For example, clinical research or research on classroom learning mostly has practical <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If you developed a new teaching method, the implication would be how teachers can use that method based on your findings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Theoretical implications in research<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong> constitute additions to existing theories or establish new theories.<\/strong> These <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">types of implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> characterize the ability of research to influence society in apparent ways. It is, at most, an educated guess (theoretical) about the possible implication of action and need not be as absolute as practical <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If your study supported the tested theory, the theoretical implication would be that the theory can explain the investigated phenomenon. Else, your study may serve as a basis for modifying the theory. Theories may be partially supported as well, implying further study of the theory or necessary modifications are required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sso.editage.com\/login?application=r-life&amp;continue=https%3A%2F%2Fresearcher.life%2Fmy-learning&amp;utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=rblog&amp;utm_campaign=implications-recommendations-upskill-banner11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2124\" height=\"1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11.png 2124w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11-1536x738.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner11-2048x984.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2124px) 100vw, 2124px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_recommendations_in%E2%80%AFresearch\"><\/span><b>What are <\/b><b>recommendations in\u202fresearch?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can be considered an important segment of the analysis phase. Recommendations allow you to suggest specific interventions or strategies to address the issues and constraints identified through your study. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It responds to key findings arrived at through data collection and analysis. A process of prioritization can help you narrow down important findings for which recommendations are developed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_in_research_examples\"><\/span><b>Recommendations in research examples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> may vary depending on the purpose or beneficiary as seen in the table below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table: <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations in research examples<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> based on purpose and beneficiary<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Type<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Beneficiary<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Recommendation<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Filling a knowledge gap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researchers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018Future research should explore the effectiveness of differentiated programs in special needs students.\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Practitioners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018Future research should introduce new models and methods to train teachers for curriculum development and modification introducing differentiated programs.\u2019\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a policy (targeting health and nutrition)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Policymakers and management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018Governments and higher education policymakers need to encourage and popularize differentiated learning in educational institutions.\u2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re wondering <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">how to make recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You can use the simple\u00a0 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendation in research example<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> below as a handy template.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_Sample_recommendation_in_research_template\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table: <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sample recommendation in research<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> template<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"256\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendation_in_research\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Recommendation in research<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The current study can be interpreted as a first step in the research on differentiated instructions. However, the results of this study should be treated with caution as the selected participants were more willing to make changes in their teaching models, limiting the generalizability of the model.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Future research might consider ways to overcome resistance to implementing differentiated learning. It could also contribute to a deeper understanding of the practices for suitable implementation of differentiated learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.net.in\/9a5h9w2?campaign=R Blog&amp;adgroup=hero-article-implications-recommendations-research-discovery&amp;creative=banner3&amp;fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscovery.researcher.life%2F%23content_marketing_adjust_blog\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/01_RDiscovery_BlogBanner_640x139px-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/01_RDiscovery_BlogBanner_640x139px-1.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/01_RDiscovery_BlogBanner_640x139px-1-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_differences_between_implications_and_recommendations_in%E2%80%AFresearch\"><\/span><b>Basic <\/b><b>differences between implications and recommendations<\/b><b> in\u202fresearch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications and recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are two important aspects of a research paper or your thesis or dissertation. Implications discuss the importance of the research findings, while recommendations offer specific actions to solve a problem. So, the basic difference between the two is in their function and the questions asked to achieve it. The following table highlights the main <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">differences between implications and recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_Differences_between_implications_and_recommendations_in_research\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table: <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Differences between implications and recommendations in research<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Implications<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Recommendations<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Definition<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> tell us how and why your results are important for the field at large.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are suggestions\/solutions that address certain problems based on your study results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Purpose<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Discuss the importance of your research study and the difference it makes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lists specific actions to be taken with regard to policy, practice, theory, or subsequent research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Questions answered<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What do your research findings mean?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s next in this field of research?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Position in research papers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the discussion section, after summarizing the main findings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the discussion section, after the implications, and before the concluding paragraphs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Examples<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our results suggest that interventions might emphasize the importance of providing emotional support to families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Based on our findings, we recommend <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">conducting periodic assessments to benefit fully from the interventions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_implications_go_in_your_research_paper\"><\/span><b>Where do implications go in your research paper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Because the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications and recommendations of the research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are based on study findings, both are usually written after the completion of a study. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is no specific section dedicated to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">; they are usually integrated into the discussion section adding evidence as to why the results are meaningful and what they add to the field.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications can be written after summarizing your main findings and before the recommendations and conclusion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications can also be presented in the conclusion section after a short summary of the study results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_write_implications_in_research\"><\/span><b>How to write implications in research<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implication means something that is inferred. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications of your research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are derived from the importance of your work and how it will impact future research. It is based on how previous studies have advanced your field and how your study can add to that.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When figuring out <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">how to write implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a good strategy is to separate it into the different <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">types of implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, such as social, political, technological, policy-related, or others. As mentioned earlier, the most frequently used are the theoretical and practical implications.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Next, you need to ask, \u201cWho will benefit the most from reading my paper?\u201d Is it policymakers, physicians, the public, or other researchers? Once you know your target population, explain how your findings can help them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The implication section can include a paragraph or two that asserts the practical or managerial implications and links it to the study findings. A discussion can then follow, demonstrating that the findings can be practically implemented or how they will benefit a specific audience. The writer is given a specific degree of freedom when <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">writing research implications<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, depending on the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">type of implication in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> you want to discuss: practical or theoretical. Each is discussed differently, using different words or in separate sections. The implications can be based on how the findings in your study are similar or dissimilar to that in previous studies. Your study may reaffirm or disprove the results of other studies, which has important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You can also suggest future research directions in the light of your findings or require further research to confirm your findings, which are all crucial implications. Most importantly, ensure the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are specific and that your tone reflects the strength of your findings without exaggerating your results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implications in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can begin with the following specific sentence structures:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> These findings suggest that\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> These results build on existing body of evidence of\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> These results should be considered when\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> While previous research focused on x, our results show that y\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_in_research_example\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Implications in research example\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Study result:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Patients were most interested in items relating to communication with healthcare providers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The implications:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> These findings suggest that people can change hospitals if they do not find communication effective.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paperpal.com\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=hero-article-implications-recommendations-research-paperpal-banner2\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RPaperpal_BlogBanners-1_01_.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RPaperpal_BlogBanners-1_01_.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RPaperpal_BlogBanners-1_01_-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_recommendations_in%E2%80%AFresearch_look_like\"><\/span><b>What should <\/b><b>recommendations in\u202fresearch<\/b><b> look like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations for future research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> should be:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Directly related to your research question or findings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concrete and specific<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supported by a clear reasoning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations in research<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">can be based on the following factors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Beneficiary:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> A paper\u2019s research contribution may be aimed at single or multiple beneficiaries, based on which recommendations can vary. For instance, if your research is about the quality of care in hospitals, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research recommendation <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to different beneficiaries might be as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nursing staff: Staff should undergo training to enhance their understanding of what quality of care entails.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health science educators: Educators must design training modules that address quality-related issues in the hospital.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospital management: Develop policies that will increase staff participation in training related to health science.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Limitations:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The best way to figure out what to include in your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is to understand the limitations of your study. It could be based on factors that you have overlooked or could not consider in your present study. Accordingly, the researcher can recommend that other researchers approach the problem from a different perspective, dimension, or methodology. For example, research into the quality of care in hospitals can be based on quantitative data. The researcher can then recommend a qualitative study of factors influencing the quality of care, or they can suggest investigating the problem from the perspective of patients rather than the healthcare providers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Theory or Practice:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations in research <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">could be implementation-oriented or further research-oriented.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Your research:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can be based on your topic, research objectives, literature review, and analysis, or evidence collected. For example, if your data points to the role of faculty involvement in developing effective programs, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can include developing policies to increase faculty participation. Take a look at the evidence-based <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendation in research example<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s provided below.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_Example_of_evidence-based_research_recommendation\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table: Example of evidence-based <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">research recommendation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Evidence\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Recommendation of research\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The study findings are positive<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommend sustaining the practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The study findings are negative<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommend actions to correct the situation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avoid making the following mistakes when writing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t undermine your own work:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Recommendations in research <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">should offer suggestions on how future studies can be built upon the current study as a natural extension of your work and not as an entirely new field of research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support your study arguments:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Ensure that your research findings stand alone on their own merits to showcase the strength of your research paper.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_write_recommendations_in_research\"><\/span><b>How to write recommendations in research<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When writing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, your focus should be on highlighting what additional work can be done in that field. It gives direction to researchers, industries, or governments about changes or developments possible in this field. For example, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can include practical and obtainable strategies offering suggestions to academia to address problems. It can also be a framework that helps government agencies in developing strategic or long-term plans for timely actions against disasters or aid nation-building.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>There are a few SMART<sup>2<\/sup> things to remember when writing recommendations in research. Your recommendations must be:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>S<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pecific: Clearly state how challenges can be addressed for better outcomes and include an action plan that shows what can be achieved.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>M<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">easurable: Use verbs denoting measurable outcomes, such as identify, analyze, design, compute, assess, evaluate, revise, plan, etc., to strengthen <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ttainable: Recommendations should offer a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and must be written in a way that is easy to follow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>R<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">elevant: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> should be reasonable, realistic, and result-based. Make sure to suggest future possibilities for your research field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">imely: Time-based or time-sensitive <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommendations in research<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> help divide the action plan into long-term or short-term (immediate) goals. A timeline can also inform potential readers of what developments should occur over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are wondering how many words to include in your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research recommendation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a general rule of thumb would be to set aside 5% of the total word count for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">writing research recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Finally, when writing the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">research implications and recommendations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, stick to the facts and avoid overstating or over-generalizing the study findings. Both should be supported by evidence gathered through your data analysis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">References:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Schmidt, F. L., &amp; Hunter, J. E. (1998). The validity and utility of selection methods in personnel psychology: Practical and theoretical implications of 85 years of research findings.\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychological bulletin<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">124<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(2), 262.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Doran, G. T. (1981). There\u2019s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management\u2019s goals and objectives.\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manag Rev<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">70<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(11), 35-36.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Editage All Access<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a subscription-based platform that unifies the best AI tools and services designed to speed up, simplify, and streamline every step of a researcher\u2019s journey. 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