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Report Writing: Tentative Conclusions |
31 May 2023
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Therefore, it is often a good idea to use language which is tentative and expresses some degree of doubt. Look at the following examples of tentative conclusions. The phrases in bold allow the reader to express a degree of uncertainty. Conclusion:
There are other ways of modifying the certainty of a conclusive statement. For example: Conclusion:
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Sometimes the report writer may wish to draw attention to the doubts he has about the conclusions he makes, for example: Conclusion:
Recommending Recommendations use the modal verb should. They are often signaled by an introductory phrase as in:
Suggesting Suggestions use the modal verb could. They are not as strong as recommendations. Alternative ways of expressing a suggestion are:
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