2. Conclusion/ Works Cited It’s the end of the paper as we know it…

3. Conclusion 3 Parts: 3 Parts: Restates the thesis in a new and interesting way Restates the thesis in a new and interesting way Relates to world at large Relates to world at large Provides sense of closer and finality Provides sense of closer and finality

4. Part 1: Restating Thesis It is the first sentence of your conclusion. It is the first sentence of your conclusion. It needs to be stated in a new and interesting way--- don’t be repetitive!!! It needs to be stated in a new and interesting way--- don’t be repetitive!!! Yes, this can be difficult…it will take time and brain power…both of which you possess!!! Yes, this can be difficult…it will take time and brain power…both of which you possess!!!

5. Example: Original Thesis in Intro.: Capital punishment is the worst form of justice in our judicial system because it does not allow for rehabilitation, it continues the idea of killing and it could end the life of an innocent person. New (reworded) Thesis for Conclusion : Capital punishment is not justice; it does not consider the possibility of remorse for the crime, it only serves to reinforce the act of killing, and it does not take into account wrongful convictions.

6. Part 2: Relating to the World at Large This part of your conclusion should be getting more broad… This part of your conclusion should be getting more broad… How does your specific topic effect other areas of life? How does your specific topic effect other areas of life? How might this effect other countries and cultures? How might this effect other countries and cultures? What might future ramifications of this topic be? What might future ramifications of this topic be?

7. Example: Society has fallen into the idea of “an eye for an eye”, meaning the punishment should match the crime. However, America was a country founded on compassion and tolerance. America also serves as an example to other countries and that example should be a shining beacon of charity and forgiveness. Forgiveness is a tenet of almost every faith and that is an ideology that every American should be able to support, especially in the justice system. Society has fallen into the idea of “an eye for an eye”, meaning the punishment should match the crime. However, America was a country founded on compassion and tolerance. America also serves as an example to other countries and that example should be a shining beacon of charity and forgiveness. Forgiveness is a tenet of almost every faith and that is an ideology that every American should be able to support, especially in the justice system.

8. Part 3: Sense of Closure/ Circle idea The last sentence of your conclusion: The last sentence of your conclusion: Provides a sense of finality…it should be obvious that your paper is OVER…this is NOT the time for cliff hangers Provides a sense of finality…it should be obvious that your paper is OVER…this is NOT the time for cliff hangers Circle idea (the last line of your paper relates back to the first line of your paper) Circle idea (the last line of your paper relates back to the first line of your paper)

9. Example: Attention Getter in the paper: Attention Getter in the paper: “The death penalty doesn't deter/ Doesn't satisfy, doesn't add up - all it does is kill…” The idea of capital punishment is prevalent in today’s society that it has even made its way into music… “The death penalty doesn't deter/ Doesn't satisfy, doesn't add up - all it does is kill…” The idea of capital punishment is prevalent in today’s society that it has even made its way into music… Last Sentence: Last Sentence: “These times are so uncertain/ There’s a yearning undefined/ And people filled with rage/We all need a little tenderness” and a little compassion. “These times are so uncertain/ There’s a yearning undefined/ And people filled with rage/We all need a little tenderness” and a little compassion.

10. Capital punishment is not justice; it does not consider the possibility of remorse for the crime, it only serves to reinforce the act of killing, and it does not take into account wrongful convictions. Society has fallen into the idea of “an eye for an eye”, meaning the punishment should match the crime. However, America was a country founded on compassion and tolerance. American also serves as an example to other countries and that example should be a shining beacon of charity and forgiveness. Forgiveness is a tenet of almost every faith and that is an ideology that every American should be able to support, especially in the justice system. But there is hope, while capital punishment has made it into music, so has a more uplifting counterpoint, “These times are so uncertain/ There’s a yearning undefined/ And people filled with rage/We all need a little tenderness” and a little compassion.