Data analysis
1. Add figures (pie chart/ line chart/ bar chart ….. etc to clarify the results of each tables) and Write title for table and Figure: • Table 1- distribution of study subjects according to gender.
2. Brief description of each table/ Figure.- • Eg. There were total of 1130 subjects. 51% were girls and 49% were boys. (table 1) • For all frequency add percentage also.
3. Write brief objective & methodology in more proper way and try to paraphrase it: Target population -12 year old school children…. Objective – To assess oral health status of 12 year old schoolchildren of Riyadh city…… Describe methodology- write in detail about data collection which conditions were assessed.
4. Compare your results with 1-2 similar articles. Eg. Dental caries prevalence is around 60%. Compare it with other studies done in Saudi arabia for 5 years old (recent one). If they have around 55% to 65% you can write that it as ‘similar results’. If its 40% you can write as lower than your study, and 70% you can write as higher than your study.
5. If possible try to add explanation or justification for your results. Eg. If prevalence of fluorosis is more than other studies you can write it could be due to excessive use of fluoride (mainly tooth paste) at early age. If prevalence of erosion is more than other studies you can write it could be due to excessive use of carbonated beverage/ acidic food like lemon. Since we have not taken their history it is only our assumption or probable explanation.
