Writing Better Conclusions
Your conclusion should be the best part! Leave your readers with something to think about, don't make them happy it's over!
A good conclusion should:
- Stress the importance of the thesis statement.
- Give your essay a feeling of completeness.
- Leave a final impression on your reader.
RESTATING YOUR THESIS IN YOUR CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH DOES NOT MEAN USING THE SAME SENTENCE!
- Try using a little variety!
- State why your topic is important or how it fits into the "real world" or everyday life.
- Challenge the reader to think about something in a new way.
- Answer a question if you posed one in your introduction.
Let's examine a few conclusions: 1. As you can see, the Cherokee indians are very interesting. They have a unique lifestyle, social structure, and history. This is what I think about the Cherokee indians. What about you? WEAK: What are some ways this conclusion is not very effective? 2. The Cherokee indians truly had a vibrant culture that stands in stark contrast with the dark trials they had to endure on the Trail of Tears. By taking a closer look at their lifestyle, social structure, and history, a broader lesson can be learned. Although all people differ culturally, their humanity unites them and they respect despite their differences. Could it be possible for history to repeat itself among another people group in this nation if a lesson is not learned from the legacy left by the Cherokee tribe? STRONG: Why is this conclusion more effective? |