A Genre-Based analysis on the discussion section of PhD Research Manuscript uk, uae, autralia, saudi arabia (1)

The discussion section of a research article may encompass up to eight 'moves' or a
segment of text which has a strong communicative determination set by the writer
for the potential readers; these moves are [4] I also termed Data / Outcome as Genre-based study
method.
Move 1 (background information) is a statement about 'theoretical and technical
data' as already addressed previously in the research articles;
Move 2 (statement of results) states the direct answer to the research question;
Move 3 ((un)expected outcome) is a statement or remark on whether or not the
research findings or results are as predicted;