Results and Discussion in Scientific Articles as a Graduation Format: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

The experience in collaborating and developing legal research within the undergraduate program in Law at Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, as well as the interaction with the academic advisors and evaluators of thesis works, prompts reflection on the structure, content, and arguments in the specific context of the scientific articles presented in accordance with the methodology accepted by the program. In this research, a descriptive document analysis is conducted, based on a sample of 96 scientific articles that have been defended as part of the graduation process in the field of Law. Since its implementation in 2017, an evaluation of compliance with the requirements and structure of these articles, with a particular focus on the sections related to results and discussion, has been carried out. These articles serve as practical examples of the research competencies acquired through formative research and as prospective generators of both formative and generative research. A critical examination of these aspects is undertaken, and strategic measures for improvement are considered in collaboration with the thesis advisors and evaluators of this graduation format.