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What belongs in a staff study's discussion section?

Explain possible solutions and the logic for comparing them.

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  1. Only the author's name
  2. A repeat of the subject line
  3. Analysis of solutions and their tradeoffs ✔

Why: The discussion is where the writer reasons through options. Comparing strengths and weaknesses shows why the final solution was selected.

Huh, didn't know that: Possible solutions can be tested against the criteria named earlier in the study.

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The solutions held a debate. The criteria kept score.
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Answer: Analysis of solutions and their tradeoffs. The discussion is where the writer reasons through options. Comparing strengths and weaknesses shows why the final solution was selected.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 8 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod2_Ch8_Effective_Communicatio_63AFCA8970D43.pdf
    The conclusion statement is especially important if you discussed the pros and cons of several possible solutions in the discussion section.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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