Drafting – Writing a Conclusion

Question 1

What is a conclusion

Answer 1

• the last part of your essay
• three parts
• restating your thesis - not EXACTLY
• reviewing your main or most compelling points
• give the reader something to think about/remember/do

Question 2

What should you NOT DO?

Answer 2

• include any new information
• repeat your thesis or reasons word-for-word
• try to be too emotional if the rest of your paper was analytical
• use word like “in summary” or “in conclusion”
• make your conclusion super short