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Thesis statement; what is the objective of your essay + Overview/

summary of main points


With signalling phrases;
This essay will (reporting verb) Problem + Existing solution/s + Suggested
solution/s

OR without signalling phrases;


Problem + Existing solution/s + Suggested solution/s

OR a different sequence?
Existing solutions + Problem + Suggested Solution

Conclusion

The conclusion is closely related to the introduction: it is often


described as a mirror-image of the introduction. That is, where the
introduction begins with general information and ends with specific
information, the conclusion moves in the opposite direction.
It often begins by summarising (briefly) the main structure or scope
of the paper. (This is not necessary if the paper follows a very
predictable structure, such as the Methods, Results, Discussion
structure of a scientific report.)

The conclusion then confirms the topic which was given in the
introduction. Depending on what type of paper you are writing, this
may take the form of the aims of the paper, a thesis statement
(point of view) or a research question/hypothesis and its
answer/outcome.

The conclusion usually ends with a more general statement about


how this topic relates to its context. This may take the form of an
evaluation of the importance of the topic, implications for future
research or a recommendation about theory or practice.
There are additional possibilities for the conclusion for more
complex or other genres of writing. For example,:
- discuss why it is difficult to arrive at a definitive answer to the
question posed
- raise other questions that could be considered in a
subsequent essay
- suggest other approaches that could be adopted in
investigating the question
- make a prediction about what will happen to the phenomenon
under investigation

STRATEGIES TO AVOID

Beginning with an unnecessary, overused phrase such as in


conclusion, in summary, or in closing. Although these phrases
can work in speeches, they come across as wooden and trite in
writing.
Stating the thesis for the very first time in the conclusion.

Introducing a new idea or subtopic in your conclusion.

Ending with a rephrased thesis statement without any substantive


changes.

Making sentimental, emotional appeals that are out of character


with the rest of an analytical paper.
Including evidence (quotations, statistics, etc.) that should be in the
body of the paper.

Summary of conclusions features and examples of conclusions;


http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/m3/m3u3/m3u3s3/m3u3s3_2.htm

Example of a conclusion;
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/18_Writing_Conclusion.asp

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