1. Concluding Paragraphs

2. Concluding Paragraph: Purpose
Brings closure
Sums up points
Provides a final perspective

3. A Conclusion Should: Highlight the importance of your thesis
Give your essay a sense of completeness
Leave a final impression on the reader

4. A Conclusion Should NOT:
Have any new information
Back out of an argument
Simply repeat things from the rest of your paper

5. Concluding Paragraph: What To Do
Restate thesis in a way
Restate major supporting points
Show how your evidence has led to your conclusion

6. Restate Thesis In a New Way
Look at your thesis statement and rework it.
Avoid repeating key words and phrases – use a thesaurus!
Example Thesis: Many Americans are buying smaller cars because of their competitive pricing, fuel economy, and high resale value.
Example Conclusion: Reasonable prices, high gas mileage, and an elevated resale value have all contributed to the popularity of small cars.

7. Summary/Clincher Summarize your three main points
Explain why your evidence proves each of these people is guilty
Provide some sort of final thought related to consequences – tie this to your attention getter!

8. Final Thoughts
Your conclusion is your last chance to prove your argument.
Your reader should know the paper is ending and not be left with unanswered questions.
Just follow this simple format, and you will be okay!
Restate thesis in a new way
Summarize main points
Final Thought/Clincher