Data commentrary

Location elements and/or summary statements.

• [location] Figure 1 illustrates the stress-strain curves of A, B, C and D.

Highlighting statements

• [highlight] Overall, the mechanical strength of A is much higher than the others.

Discussions of implications, problems, exceptions, recommendations, or other interesting aspects of the data

• [implication/interpretation] This finding suggests A is the most …

[Reflection] Reading for writing!!!

• Can you identify data commentary (the structure and the 3 elements) in your model article?
• Is the location presented in active or passive voice?
• Are there any highlights of the data?
• Are there any explanations and interpretations of the data?
• Do you see any tense switches? (present to past, past to present)