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The conclusion is the last chance to make a good impression on the reader. Your goal is to let your readers feel they understand your arguments and arguments. A good conclusion should bring all the ideas together. You can do this by using a few specific examples, reiterating key points, and careful editing. There are a few steps you can take to write an effective conclusion to any article.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Draft conclusion

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   Review thesis statement. One of the most important elements of an effective conclusion is that your thesis statement is well presented. Before drafting your conclusion, make sure your argument is coherent and coherent. Take time to edit and complete your thesis statement.
   • Make sure your argument is not ambiguous. For example, don't write, "This is an article about the death penalty".
   • Instead, try to be clear and specific. You could write, "Death penalty costs millions of US dollars each year, so it is one of the main expenditures in our penalty system. This article will analyze why the legal system is. Law in America needs great reform ".
   • This is also the time to make sure your essay is organized the way you want it to and that you have supported your thesis with evidence and analysis. You cannot write a successful conclusion until you organize your essay in a meaningful way.

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   Rewrite your thesis statement. The conclusion of the article should confirm the main points. A major part of the conclusion is a repeating your argument. Take care to clearly redefine your argument in the ending.
   • Don't just copy and paste your thesis statement. Write it down in another sentence.
   • For example, your thesis statement is, "The Cold War has made a huge difference in American foreign policy. It has grown many policymakers accustomed to having defined enemies. This created confusing foreign policy in the 1990s, after the fall of the Soviet Union. " You will need to rewrite another sentence in the ending.
   • Try to write, "As demonstrated by examining the foreign policies of President Bush and Clinton, post-cold war diplomacy lacked consistent action."

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   Use specific examples. The conclusion should remind the reader of what they have read. Remind your reader of why your argument is tight. By using concrete examples, you will reinforce the point you are trying to present.
   • You might consider providing a useful story in the ending.For example, if you're writing about polar bears' misery, tell the story of polar bears at the San Diego Zoo.

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   Summarize the main points. Your writing should be organized in a way that clearly explains the main parts of the essay. For example, an essay on the American Civil War needs to identify causes and effects on the economy as well as politics. Make sure that the conclusion reminds the reader about each section of the essay.
   • Try to synthesize. This means further analysis than simply summarizing your ideas.
   • The conclusion is a great place to not only summarize, but also generate links. Tell the reader how the different points link.
   • For example, you can show that the civil war has affected both economics and politics, and the two fields are linked.

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   Leave a last impression. The conclusion is the last chance to make a strong impression on the reader. Make sure you include all the essentials in the ending. You will need to review it thoroughly after writing the draft.
   • Make sure you have articulated your argument. Readers will not be ambiguous about your point of view.
   • Review key points. Does the conclusion cover all the key points?
   • Does the end of the article explain why your topic is important? Remember that this is your last chance to convince your readers that your research is important.
   • Clarify the importance. You could write, "This is important research because it describes the link between 19th century literature and today's gender equality".
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Part 2 of 3: Start an ending

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   Set up your conclusion. You need your readers to know that they've reached the end of the essay. The wording and content of the ending should make this clear. You can establish closing ideas in a number of ways.
   • Try linking the end with the beginning. For example, if the opening is about a dog named Sam, end the article by mentioning Sam again.
   • Linking the beginning to the end is a great way to end an article. It "closes" your topic.
   • You can also complete the essay using the quote or facts you mentioned earlier in the essay. This provides a good closing idea for the reader.

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   Propose action plan. Your conclusion is not just a place to emphasize your points. You should also use it to figure out what "next steps" are needed. You can tell the reader what to do to solve the problem. Talking about the next steps helps the reader to know that you are finishing the essay.
   • If you are writing essays on obesity in the US, the conclusion is a great place to come up with a few solutions.
   • For example write "Obviously we need to focus more on physical activity among the young". Or you could write, "More research is needed to help effectively deal with the negative side effects of obesity."
   • You can also use the conclusion to address broader topics. The 1961 free-driving movement, for example, might point to a more general point of the civil rights movement.

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   Use simple language. Regardless of which method you use to start the ending, you should focus on choosing words. Keep your point clear and concise. You want your thesis to be coherent and straight to the topic. There's no need to try to use serious words or fancy words in the ending.
   • Try to avoid using long paragraphs to start your ending. You need to attract and maintain readers' attention.
   • There is no need to write, "Hence, as we have effectively demonstrated with complex evidence ..." Instead, just write, "Obviously we need a change".
   • Try writing the first sentence in your ending using only one syllable word. This will improve the scholarly of the article.

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   Provide context. Context is information that helps the reader fully understand your argument. You have made your point clear, but you need to do more than that. Context tells the reader why your topic is unique and your reason — is important.
   • Defining the significance of your argument is a great way to start your conclusion. The reader will understand exactly what you are trying to say.
   • Write, "This is important research because it may help save animals". That is a direct, clear statement.
   • Context can help you explain why a topic is important. The closing sentence, for example, might begin, "As stated in this essay, there is an unregulated number of young people incarcerated in America."

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   Be creative. The reader will often recognize the end of the essay. In general, they'll be easy to see because there is a run out of pages to read. Don't feel like you have to make it clear.
   • Avoid using "To conclude". There are other, more interesting ways to start the conclusion.
   • Try writing, "As research has shown". You can also introduce the conclusion by writing, "Finally ..."
   • You can also confirm that they have read to the ending by writing, "To sum up ..." or "We can see that ..."
   • You can also write, "Obviously ...". Try out a few different options to find the best binding for your article.
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Part 3 of 3: Complete article

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   Pay attention to transitions. Transitions are sentences that connect different paragraphs in an article. You should write a clear transition between the introduction, each body paragraph, and the conclusion. As you edit, make sure your transitions are written coherently.
   • You can use a few words to move on to the next part of the article. You want your readers to know the end.
   • Besides writing, "To conclude ....", you can use many other ways. For example, try, "Finally, ..." or "As this article demonstrates ...".
   • Guaranteed transitions between key points. You can use words like, "To Compare", "Next", or "Another Approach" to describe that you are switching the subject.

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   Editing carefully. You have put in effort into the conclusion as well as the essay. You won't want your efforts to vanish due to sloppy editing. Take time to carefully edit your post before submitting it.
   • Find spelling and grammar errors. Use spellcheck for assistance.
   • Edit content. Read each sentence in your essay to make sure it makes sense and helps convey your point of view.
   • Don't be afraid to cut back. If you find a paragraph that doesn't complement your thesis, delete it.
   • Read out loud. This is a great way to find out what errors you did not realize while reading.

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   Request feedback. Sometimes it can be difficult to be objective with your own writing. Ask someone else to read the article for you. A friend, classmate, or family member may be happy to help.
   • Be open to constructive criticism. Don't take it as a personal matter if your friends make a few helpful points.
   • Explain the essay. You could write, "This article is an evaluation of the Indiana public school system. Is my opinion clear?"
   • Ask the reader to carefully pay attention to the conclusion. They will probably point out flaws that you didn't notice.

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   Check back the requirements. After you have made your edit, now is the time to review the post for the last time. You need to take the time to make sure you have fully met the requirements.For example, if the tutorial requires 5-7 pages, make sure you get it right.
   • Post format as required. If you're asked to write Times New Roman in 12 font size, make sure you have the correct font.
   • Submit articles as required. If your teacher asks you to submit both electronic and hard copy, follow their instructions.
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Advice

• Be flexible. Your thesis may change as you write. Do not hesitate to change the ending.
• Give yourself plenty of time to write. Don't try to end when the post is due.
• Edit carefully.
• The ending should mention the opening, but don't try to repeat it verbatim. Rewrite your thesis with another sentence that you would like to repeat.
• If you are using an author's quote in your opening paragraph, try to include another quote from the same author in the ending.