1. Conclusions and Citations

2. Where we begin. . . Short conclusions that:
rewrite the thesis statement or attempt to rephrase it by moving around a few words.
Restate (summarize) verbatim the points already mentioned in the essay.

3. How we change. . . Rethink your argument.
Has it evolved over the course of your essay? (It should.)
How could you completely restate - reemphasize - reinterpret your thesis statement so that it isn’t just being repeated?

4. How we change cont. . .
Broaden your argument beyond the points you made in your paper.
Can your topic/argument be applied to another story, poem, or life experience?
Can we learn something from what you have discussed in your paper?
WARNING: Don’t go too far outside of the realm of your paper. Don’t force it.

5. Conclusion Evaluation. . .
Does your conclusion draw together your main points? (HINT: This does NOT mean rewriting each of your main points. That is repetitive.)
Does your conclusion usher the reader out of your paper (i.e. give them something to consider or ponder)? (HINT: Don’t go too far.)

6. MLA Citation
When you use lines from the song or songs in your essay, you need to cite them properly.
By reflecting that “They didn’t have you where I come from,” the speaker in the song is able to present a certain longing for something she didn’t know she was missing (“Lullaby” 1). As the song progresses, we learn that “life began when [she] saw [her baby’s] face” (3).