All research is a public process, including both the methods used and the results. If the hypothesis is not discarded, the researcher can communicate your results to the scientific community, so that anyone who wishes to make use of the results can do so, and in turn can replicate what has been experienced in order to accept or modify the conclusions that have been obtained.
Knowing our results allows them to be criticized and thereby enrich our collaboration with scientific knowledge. Presentations at congresses or scientific, national and international meetings, writing an article or report on the research to be published in a journal or book.
The communication of results in the written works, Almost all magazines or books must follow APA standards. Regarding oral communications of research results, they must present a consistent history, prepare it to be able to resolve criticisms with counter-arguments and justify the interpretations that have been presented. Criteria to be met according to Abelson (MAGIC):
- M = Magnitude. It assumes the quality of the person who speaks, as an expert on the subject and his human category. You must be modest with the results. The importance, quality and relevance of the topic is also assumed.
- A = Articulation. It refers to the language, it must be fluent, and to the form of the presentation. The parts must be united and interrelated.
- G = Generality. Applicability of what is discussed and the inclusion of general principles, propositions and laws.
- I = Interesting. It should arouse the listener's curiosity and give excitement to what you present.
- C = Credibility. The researcher and the work must have qualities to be believed and accepted.
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