How to Write a Conclusion

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:08
Writing the introduction and body of a paper is a big accomplishment. Now you need to write your conclusion. Writing a conclusion can feel difficult, but it's easier if you plan ahead. First, format your conclusion by revisiting your...
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Writing the introduction and body of a paper is a big accomplishment. Now you need to write your conclusion. Writing a conclusion can feel difficult, but it's easier if you plan ahead. First, format your conclusion by revisiting your thesis, summarizing your arguments, and making a final statement. Then, re-read and revise your conclusion to make it effective.

Template and Sample Conclusion

Conclusion Template
Sample Conclusion for History Paper
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Formatting

  1. Step 2 Summarize your argument in 1-2 sentences.
    These sentences should pull together all of your points and evidence for your reader. Don’t simply list your reasons or the evidence you provided. Instead, explain how your evidence works together to support your thesis.[2]
    • You might write, “According to data, students checked out more books when they were allowed to visit their library during lunch, used that time to do research and ask for help with homework, and reported feeling less alone at lunch time. This shows that opening up the library during lunch can improve student life and academic performance."
    • If you’re writing an argument essay, address the opposing argument, as well. You might write, “Although administrators worry that students will walk the halls instead of going to the library, schools that allow students into the library during lunch reported less behavioral issues during lunch than schools that don’t allow students in the library. Data show that students were spending that time checking out more books and working on homework assignments.”[3]
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  2. Step 3 End your paper with a statement that makes your reader think.
    Consider how you want your reader to feel after they finish reading your paper. This is the feeling you want to create in your reader when they read the last sentence of your paper. Here are some techniques you can use to create this feeling:[4]
    • Call your reader to action. For example, “By working with school administrators, Greenlawn ISD can increase academic achievement by letting students use the library during lunch.”
    • End with a warning. You might write, “If students aren’t allowed to use the library during lunch, they are missing out on a valuable learning opportunity they’ll never get back.”
    • Evoke an image. Write, “Next year, students at Greenlawn could be gathered around a table in the library reading or broadening their minds.”
    • Compare your topic to something universal to help your reader relate. You might write, “Everyone knows how stressful it is to have a planner full of assignments, so having extra time to work on them during lunch would be a great relief to many students.”
    • Show why the issue is significant. Write, "Giving students more time to spend in the library will help them become more comfortable spending time there, which also helps the library's mission."
    • Predict what would happen if your ideas are implemented. Say, “Next year, students at Greenlawn could increase their academic achievements, but results will only happen if they can use the library during lunch.”
    • End with a compelling quote. For instance, "As author Roald Dahl once said, 'If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books.'"
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Writing

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Warnings

  • Never copy someone else’s words or ideas without giving them credit, as this is plagiarism. If you are caught plagiarizing part of your paper, even just the conclusion, you’ll likely face severe academic penalties.
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  • Don’t express any doubts you may have about your ideas or arguments. Whenever you share your ideas, assume the role of expert.[12]
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