How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay

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If you’ve toiled through an essay but lack the steam to write a convincing conclusion, these tips will help crank out that last paragraph in a snap.

You Will Need

  • Thesis statement
  • List of main points
  • Confidence
How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay: Transition from last body paragraph

Step 1: Transition from last body paragraph

Write a transition sentence from the last body paragraph that brings the reader back to your original argument.

How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay: Restate thesis

Step 2: Restate thesis

Restate your thesis in a slightly different way by showing how the main points of your essay either prove or disprove your thesis statement.

Be careful not to introduce any new arguments in your conclusion.

How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay: Synthesize main points

Step 3: Synthesize main points

Synthesize or transform your main points by showing how they relate to each other in a larger context. Go for the big picture!

How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay: Avoid summarizing

Step 4: Avoid summarizing

Avoid simply summarizing your essay or assuming the reader has made all the connections. Be blatant and clear in your explanations.

How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay: Be confident

Step 5: Be confident

Be confident in your ideas and don’t undercut yourself or think you need to apologize for any mistakes in your theory.

Remember, the reader only knows as much as you tell them in the essay: you are in control of the argument.

How To Write the Conclusion Of an Essay: Finish with a quote

Step 6: Finish with a quote

Finish with a quote or restatement from your introduction or the body of your essay. Feel confident that you now know how to write a convincing conclusion!

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