3.3.4.3: Conclusion

• The conclusion should summarize key supporting evidence
• When restating the central thesis, avoid introducing new ideas
• Steps in structuring an effective essay conclusion

  1️⃣ Summarize the key points

  2️⃣ Restate the central thesis

  3️⃣ Avoid introducing new information

  4️⃣ Provide closure by referencing the introduction
• The conclusion should avoid introducing any new evidence
• The conclusion should provide closure by referencing the introduction
• Including a thoughtful concluding statement helps create a sense of closure for the reader.


  True
• A thoughtful concluding statement should tie back to the introduction.


  True
• Cohesion in a conclusion can be achieved by referring back to the introduction.


  True
• A conclusion should always introduce new information to expand the argument.

  False
• What is one purpose of a thoughtful concluding statement?

  Reinforce the main argument
• Match the purpose of a conclusion with its structure:

  Summarize key points ↔️ Briefly cover main arguments and evidence

  Restate the central thesis ↔️ Emphasize the main argument

  Provide closure ↔️ Refer back to the introduction
• What is the first step in structuring an essay conclusion?

  Reiterate the main argument
• What is one purpose of offering broader implications in a conclusion?

  Expand the scope of analysis
• What is the effect of reiterating the main argument in the conclusion?

  Reinforces key points
• What should you summarize in the conclusion to reinforce your argument?

  Key supporting evidence
• Maintaining cohesion in a conclusion involves aligning it with the overall purpose of the essay.

  True
• What type of information should be avoided in the conclusion?

  New ideas
• What is one benefit of offering broader implications in a conclusion?

  Expand the scope of analysis