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Writing a compelling integrated discussion: a guide for integrated discussions in article-based theses and
Krystina B Lewis1,2, Ian D Graham3,4, Laura Boland4,5
1School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Writing an integrated discussion for article-based theses in health sciences can be challenging. This guide offers a four-step approach and templates to improve efficiency and synthesis of findings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Health Sciences
Background:
- Article-based theses are replacing traditional monographs in health sciences.
- The integrated discussion chapter presents unique challenges for students and faculty.
- Existing guidance for writing this chapter is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a structured, four-step approach for writing integrated discussions.
- To offer templates and practical examples for thesis writing.
- To enhance the efficiency and quality of integrated discussion chapters.
Main Methods:
- Development of a four-step planning and writing strategy.
- Inclusion of templates for outlining and drafting.
- Sharing of lessons learned and examples from published works.
Main Results:
- A clear, four-step approach facilitates writing integrated discussions.
- Outlining and pre-drafting discussion points improve synthesis.
- Guidance enhances the efficiency and depth of analysis.
Conclusions:
- The proposed approach simplifies writing integrated discussions for article-based theses.
- Effective planning and outlining are key to a high-level synthesis.
- This strategy supports students and faculty in health sciences research.
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