What does the conclusion do? 1. it summarizes the essay 2. it shows you proved the point you set out to make 3. it gives the reader a sense of completion.

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What does the conclusion do? 1. it summarizes the essay 2. it shows you proved the point you set out to make 3. it gives the reader a sense of completion 4. it leaves the reader remembering your main point

Wait, that sounds kind of like the introduction! So, what is the difference between the introductory paragraph & the concluding paragraph? The difference is in the approach to the topic.

The introduction begins with a general approach to the topic and then moves toward the more specific aspect(s) of it The conclusion begins with the more specific aspect(s) and moves toward the general topic of your essay Think of these two paragraphs as funnels, one leading toward the body of your essay, while the other leads the reader away from the body.

What main point did you want to make in your essay? Did you make that point? Summarize it in your conclusion. Often you can use the introductory paragraph as a guide. This will hep you come full circle and give your reader a sense of completion.

Perhaps you began your essay by saying: "There are three classes at school that I absolutely can’t wait to go to every day." Then you might make this the first sentence of your conclusion: "Gym, Math, and Art are the three classes I look forward to the most." Do you see how the first is more general and the last is more specific?

Other Ways to Summarize the Essay's Main Points: Refer briefly to the topic of each paragraph you wrote. Leave readers with something to think about. Suggest something readers can do about what they've just read.

How to Structure the Final Paragraph 1. Topic sentence: repeat the ideas in your thesis statement, but with deeper understanding 2. Supporting sentences: summarize the main points in the body of your essay 3. Closing sentence: connect back to the introduction to "clinch" the ideas in the essay, showing their importance

What if a new idea tries to sneak into that final paragraph? If it's really important, give it a paragraph of its own in the body of the essay. The concluding paragraph is not the place to introduce new information or make more points about the topic.

The "So What?" Tip for Writing an Effective Conclusion After writing your topic sentence, ask yourself: "So what? Why is that important?" Your next sentence should explain why. Then ask yourself again: "So what? Why is that important?" And so on.

Example of the "So What?" Method of Starting the Concluding Paragraph: "Education is very important in society." "So what? Why is it important?" "It gives all citizens an equal start." "So what? Why is that important?" Can you write an answer?

Strategies for Ending the Concluding Paragraph: 1. Perhaps add a quotation or surprising insight from the materials you researched. 2. Suggest some action to take or a solution to an issue. 3. Bring up questions for further study. 4. Point out broader consequences of the points you've made.

How to Write a Good Conclusion Create a new meaning You don't have to give new information to create a new meaning. By demonstrating how your ideas work together, you can create a new picture. Often the sum of the paper is worth more than its parts. Create a new meaning You don't have to give new information to create a new meaning. By demonstrating how your ideas work together, you can create a new picture. Often the sum of the paper is worth more than its parts.

How to Write a Good Conclusion Synthesize, don't summarize Don't simply repeat things that were in your paper. They have read it. Show them how the points you made and the support and examples you used were not random, but fit together. Synthesize, don't summarize Don't simply repeat things that were in your paper. They have read it. Show them how the points you made and the support and examples you used were not random, but fit together.

How to Write a Good Conclusion Redirect your readers Give your reader something to think about, perhaps a way to use your paper in the "real" world. If your introduction went from general to specific, make your conclusion go from specific to general. Think globally.

How to Write a Good Conclusion Answer the question "So What?" Show your readers why this paper was important. Show them that your paper was meaningful and useful. Answer the question "So What?" Show your readers why this paper was important. Show them that your paper was meaningful and useful.

How to Write a Good Conclusion A conclusion should stress the importance of the thesis statement, give the essay a sense of completeness, and leave a final impression on the reader. A conclusion should stress the importance of the thesis statement, give the essay a sense of completeness, and leave a final impression on the reader.

How to Write a Good Conclusion Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on the subject. The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to summarize your thoughts, to demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader to a new view of the subject. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression and to end on a positive note.