Methods

In this chapter, you explain exactly what research you have done and how you have done it. How did you answer your questions? 

You can write this part before you have conducted your research. Then write it in the past tense anyway. When the reader reads your report, the investigation is already complete! 

P.S. Check whether your approach fits the question you want to answer. The research cycle can help with this by thinking about whether you answer the original question (Are you doing the right thing? Are you doing it right?). The DOT framework can provide insight into whether the chosen method is in line with what you want to achieve with your research (expertise or fit? overview or certainty? data or inspiration?) and what en wat alternative methods could be.