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LEARNING TO WRITE IN ENGLISH: Essays
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Writing the Conclusion
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1. The Purpose of the Conclusion
The conclusion should ideally persuasively remind the reader your main points as evidence for the thrust of your argument, which should be made clear in your conclusion.
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2. The Content of the Conclusion
The conclusion should follow on logically from the main argument of your essay.
It should not significantly repeat material from the rest of your essay.
It is not possible to retain detail when writing summaries
- So don't try!
If your reader wants detail, he/she must read the report or article.
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3. The Structure of the Conclusion
Do not end an essay abruptly. It creates the impression that you have suddenly run out of things to write.
The conclusion should not be longer than your introduction.
Good conclusions can be written using the topic sentences, which should be the first lines of your paragraphs.
Make some changes so that the English reads "right".
You may place your research in the context of former research stating whether you agree, disagree or formulate a completely new idea.
Make sure your conclusion sounds confident. Do not qualify your conclusion with 'buts' or 'maybes' as this will weaken the overall impact of your essay. Be upbeat; after all, you have carried out all this research and are now an expert on the topic!
Focus on proving your thesis statement.
Draw on the points you have proven in each paragraph.
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