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The conclusion serves two functions: it ties your essay together by offering closure | The conclusion serves two functions: | ||
* it ties your essay together by offering closure | |||
* points beyond the limited scope of the essay | |||
The conclusion should be brief, not windy, moralizing, or trite. A strong conclusion will leave the reader satisfied that the essay addressed the topic thoroughly and completely within its scope. Like a good movie, a conclusion offers closure by tying up the lose ends of the plot and leaving the audience with a sense of satisfaction. | |||
Conclusions should reinforce the essay’s main points; however, do not simply restate your thesis, but offer some additional insight into your assertions. Relate the end to the beginning: end where you began. This strategy will give the reader a sense of unity and a feeling that you have addressed the topic completely. Do not begin your conclusion with “In conclusion.” Visually, the reader knows this is your last paragraph, so a conclusion is imminent. In coming full-circle, the essay leaves the reader with a feeling of satisfaction, but also with new perspectives to consider. | Conclusions should reinforce the essay’s main points; however, do not simply restate your thesis, but offer some additional insight into your assertions. Relate the end to the beginning: end where you began. This strategy will give the reader a sense of unity and a feeling that you have addressed the topic completely. Do not begin your conclusion with “In conclusion.” Visually, the reader knows this is your last paragraph, so a conclusion is imminent. In coming full-circle, the essay leaves the reader with a feeling of satisfaction, but also with new perspectives to consider. | ||
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