parts of an essay conclusion

In a short paper—even a research paper—you don’t need to provide an exhaustive summary as part of your conclusion. But you do need to make some kind of transition between your final body paragraph and your concluding paragraph. This may come in the form of a few sentences of summary. Or it may come in the form of a sentence that brings your readers back to your thesis or main idea and reminds your readers where you began and how far you have traveled.

So, for example, in a paper about the relationship between ADHD and rejection sensitivity, Vanessa Roser begins by introducing readers to the fact that researchers have studied the relationship between the two conditions and then provides her explanation of that relationship. Here’s her thesis: “While socialization may indeed be an important factor in RS, I argue that individuals with ADHD may also possess a neurological predisposition to RS that is exacerbated by the differing executive and emotional regulation characteristic of ADHD.”

In her final paragraph, Roser reminds us of where she started by echoing her thesis: “This literature demonstrates that, as with many other conditions, ADHD and RS share a delicately intertwined pattern of neurological similarities that is rooted in the innate biology of an individual’s mind, a connection that cannot be explained in full by the behavioral mediation hypothesis.”  

Highlight the “so what”  

At the beginning of your paper, you explain to your readers what’s at stake—why they should care about the argument you’re making. In your conclusion, you can bring readers back to those stakes by reminding them why your argument is important in the first place. You can also draft a few sentences that put those stakes into a new or broader context.

In the conclusion to her paper about ADHD and RS, Roser echoes the stakes she established in her introduction—that research into connections between ADHD and RS has led to contradictory results, raising questions about the “behavioral mediation hypothesis.”

She writes, “as with many other conditions, ADHD and RS share a delicately intertwined pattern of neurological similarities that is rooted in the innate biology of an individual’s mind, a connection that cannot be explained in full by the behavioral mediation hypothesis.”  

Leave your readers with the “now what”  

After the “what” and the “so what,” you should leave your reader with some final thoughts. If you have written a strong introduction, your readers will know why you have been arguing what you have been arguing—and why they should care. And if you’ve made a good case for your thesis, then your readers should be in a position to see things in a new way, understand new questions, or be ready for something that they weren’t ready for before they read your paper.

In her conclusion, Roser offers two “now what” statements. First, she explains that it is important to recognize that the flawed behavioral mediation hypothesis “seems to place a degree of fault on the individual. It implies that individuals with ADHD must have elicited such frequent or intense rejection by virtue of their inadequate social skills, erasing the possibility that they may simply possess a natural sensitivity to emotion.” She then highlights the broader implications for treatment of people with ADHD, noting that recognizing the actual connection between rejection sensitivity and ADHD “has profound implications for understanding how individuals with ADHD might best be treated in educational settings, by counselors, family, peers, or even society as a whole.”

To find your own “now what” for your essay’s conclusion, try asking yourself these questions:

• What can my readers now understand, see in a new light, or grapple with that they would not have understood in the same way before reading my paper? Are we a step closer to understanding a larger phenomenon or to understanding why what was at stake is so important?  
• What questions can I now raise that would not have made sense at the beginning of my paper? Questions for further research? Other ways that this topic could be approached?  
• Are there other applications for my research? Could my questions be asked about different data in a different context? Could I use my methods to answer a different question?  
• What action should be taken in light of this argument? What action do I predict will be taken or could lead to a solution?  
• What larger context might my argument be a part of?  

What to avoid in your conclusion  

• a complete restatement of all that you have said in your paper.  
• a substantial counterargument that you do not have space to refute; you should introduce counterarguments before your conclusion.  
• an apology for what you have not said. If you need to explain the scope of your paper, you should do this sooner—but don’t apologize for what you have not discussed in your paper.  
• fake transitions like “in conclusion” that are followed by sentences that aren’t actually conclusions. (“In conclusion, I have now demonstrated that my thesis is correct.”)
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The conclusion is a very important part of your essay. Although it is sometimes treated as a roundup of all of the bits that didn’t fit into the paper earlier, it deserves better treatment than that! It's the last thing the reader will see, so it tends to stick in the reader's memory. It's also a great place to remind the reader exactly why your topic is important. A conclusion is more than just "the last paragraph"—it's a working part of the paper. This is the place to push your reader to think about the consequences of your topic for the wider world or for the reader's own life!

A good conclusion should do a few things:

Restate your thesis

Synthesize or summarize your major points

Make the context of your argument clear

Restating Your Thesis

You've already spent time and energy crafting a solid thesis statement for your introduction, and if you've done your job right, your whole paper focuses on that thesis statement. That's why it's so important to address the thesis in your conclusion! Many writers choose to begin the conclusion by restating the thesis, but you can put your thesis into the conclusion anywhere—the first sentence of the paragraph, the last sentence, or in between. Here are a few tips for rephrasing your thesis:

Remind the reader that you've proven this thesis over the course of your paper. For example, if you're arguing that your readers should get their pets from animal shelters rather than pet stores, you might say, "If you were considering that puppy in the pet-shop window, remember that your purchase will support 'puppy mills' instead of rescuing a needy dog, and consider selecting your new friend at your local animal shelter." This example gives the reader not only the thesis of the paper, but a reminder of the most powerful point in the argument!

Revise the thesis statement so that it reflects the relationship you've developed with the reader during the paper. For example, if you've written a paper that targets parents of young children, you can find a way to phrase your thesis to capitalize on that—maybe by beginning your thesis statement with, "As a parent of a young child…"

Don’t repeat your thesis word for word—make sure that your new statement is an independent, fresh sentence!

Summary or Synthesis

This section of the conclusion might come before the thesis statement or after it. Your conclusion should remind the reader of what your paper actually says! The best conclusion will include a synthesis, not just a summary—instead of a mere list of your major points, the best conclusion will draw those points together and relate them to one another so that your reader can apply the information given in the essay. Here are a couple of ways to do that:

Give a list of the major arguments for your thesis (usually, these are the topic sentences of the parts of your essay).

Explain how these parts are connected. For example, in the animal-shelter essay, you might point out that adopting a shelter dog helps more animals because your adoption fee supports the shelter, which makes your choice more socially responsible.

One of the most important functions of the conclusion is to provide context for your argument. Your reader may finish your essay without a problem and understand your argument without understanding why that argument is important. Your introduction might point out the reason your topic matters, but your conclusion should also tackle this questions. Here are some strategies for making your reader see why the topic is important:

Tell the reader what you want him or her to do. Is your essay a call to action? If so, remind the reader of what he/she should do. If not, remember that asking the reader to think a certain way is an action in itself. (In the above examples, the essay asks the reader to adopt a shelter dog—a specific action.)

Explain why this topic is timely or important. For example, the animal-shelter essay might end with a statistic about the number of pets in shelters waiting for adoption.

Remind the readers of why the topic matters to them personally. For example, it doesn’t matter much if you believe in the mission of animal shelters, if you're not planning to get a dog; however, once you're looking for a dog, it is much more important. The conclusion of this essay might say, "Since you’re in the market for a dog, you have a major decision to make: where to get one." This will remind the reader that the argument is personally important!

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This handout will explain the functions of conclusions, offer strategies for writing effective ones, help you evaluate conclusions you’ve drafted, and suggest approaches to avoid.

About conclusions

Introductions and conclusions can be difficult to write, but they’re worth investing time in. They can have a significant influence on a reader’s experience of your paper.

Just as your introduction acts as a bridge that transports your readers from their own lives into the “place” of your analysis, your conclusion can provide a bridge to help your readers make the transition back to their daily lives. Such a conclusion will help them see why all your analysis and information should matter to them after they put the paper down.

Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on the subject. The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to synthesize your thoughts, to demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader to a new view of the subject. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression and to end on a positive note.

Your conclusion can go beyond the confines of the assignment. The conclusion pushes beyond the boundaries of the prompt and allows you to consider broader issues, make new connections, and elaborate on the significance of your findings.

Your conclusion should make your readers glad they read your paper. Your conclusion gives your reader something to take away that will help them see things differently or appreciate your topic in personally relevant ways. It can suggest broader implications that will not only interest your reader, but also enrich your reader’s life in some way. It is your gift to the reader.

Strategies for writing an effective conclusion

One or more of the following strategies may help you write an effective conclusion:

• Play the “So What” Game. If you’re stuck and feel like your conclusion isn’t saying anything new or interesting, ask a friend to read it with you. Whenever you make a statement from your conclusion, ask the friend to say, “So what?” or “Why should anybody care?” Then ponder that question and answer it. Here’s how it might go: You: Basically, I’m just saying that education was important to Douglass. Friend: So what? You: Well, it was important because it was a key to him feeling like a free and equal citizen. Friend: Why should anybody care? You: That’s important because plantation owners tried to keep slaves from being educated so that they could maintain control. When Douglass obtained an education, he undermined that control personally. You can also use this strategy on your own, asking yourself “So What?” as you develop your ideas or your draft.
• Return to the theme or themes in the introduction. This strategy brings the reader full circle. For example, if you begin by describing a scenario, you can end with the same scenario as proof that your essay is helpful in creating a new understanding. You may also refer to the introductory paragraph by using key words or parallel concepts and images that you also used in the introduction.
• Synthesize, don’t summarize. Include a brief summary of the paper’s main points, but don’t simply repeat things that were in your paper. Instead, show your reader how the points you made and the support and examples you used fit together. Pull it all together.
• Include a provocative insight or quotation from the research or reading you did for your paper.
• Propose a course of action, a solution to an issue, or questions for further study. This can redirect your reader’s thought process and help them to apply your info and ideas to their own life or to see the broader implications.
• Point to broader implications. For example, if your paper examines the Greensboro sit-ins or another event in the Civil Rights Movement, you could point out its impact on the Civil Rights Movement as a whole. A paper about the style of writer Virginia Woolf could point to her influence on other writers or on later feminists.

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.

Four kinds of ineffective conclusions

• The “That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It” Conclusion. This conclusion just restates the thesis and is usually painfully short. It does not push the ideas forward. People write this kind of conclusion when they can’t think of anything else to say. Example: In conclusion, Frederick Douglass was, as we have seen, a pioneer in American education, proving that education was a major force for social change with regard to slavery.
• The “Sherlock Holmes” Conclusion. Sometimes writers will state the thesis for the very first time in the conclusion. You might be tempted to use this strategy if you don’t want to give everything away too early in your paper. You may think it would be more dramatic to keep the reader in the dark until the end and then “wow” them with your main idea, as in a Sherlock Holmes mystery. The reader, however, does not expect a mystery, but an analytical discussion of your topic in an academic style, with the main argument (thesis) stated up front. Example: (After a paper that lists numerous incidents from the book but never says what these incidents reveal about Douglass and his views on education): So, as the evidence above demonstrates, Douglass saw education as a way to undermine the slaveholders’ power and also an important step toward freedom.
• The “America the Beautiful”/”I Am Woman”/”We Shall Overcome” Conclusion. This kind of conclusion usually draws on emotion to make its appeal, but while this emotion and even sentimentality may be very heartfelt, it is usually out of character with the rest of an analytical paper. A more sophisticated commentary, rather than emotional praise, would be a more fitting tribute to the topic. Example: Because of the efforts of fine Americans like Frederick Douglass, countless others have seen the shining beacon of light that is education. His example was a torch that lit the way for others. Frederick Douglass was truly an American hero.
• The “Grab Bag” Conclusion. This kind of conclusion includes extra information that the writer found or thought of but couldn’t integrate into the main paper. You may find it hard to leave out details that you discovered after hours of research and thought, but adding random facts and bits of evidence at the end of an otherwise-well-organized essay can just create confusion. Example: In addition to being an educational pioneer, Frederick Douglass provides an interesting case study for masculinity in the American South. He also offers historians an interesting glimpse into slave resistance when he confronts Covey, the overseer. His relationships with female relatives reveal the importance of family in the slave community.

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We consulted these works while writing this handout. This is not a comprehensive list of resources on the handout’s topic, and we encourage you to do your own research to find additional publications. Please do not use this list as a model for the format of your own reference list, as it may not match the citation style you are using. For guidance on formatting citations, please see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial . We revise these tips periodically and welcome feedback.

Douglass, Frederick. 1995. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself. New York: Dover.

Hamilton College. n.d. “Conclusions.” Writing Center. Accessed June 14, 2019. https://www.hamilton.edu//academics/centers/writing/writing-resources/conclusions .

Holewa, Randa. 2004. “Strategies for Writing a Conclusion.” LEO: Literacy Education Online. Last updated February 19, 2004. https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/conclude.html.

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How to Write an Essay Conclusion

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Regardless of what you’re studying, writing essays is probably a significant part of your work as a student . Taking the time to understand how to write each section of an essay (i.e., introduction, body, and conclusion) can make the entire process easier and ensure that you’ll be successful.

Once you’ve put in the hard work of writing a coherent and compelling essay, it can be tempting to quickly throw together a conclusion without the same attention to detail. However, you won’t leave an impactful final impression on your readers without a strong conclusion.

We’ve compiled a few easy steps to help you write a great conclusion for your next essay . Watch our video, or check out our guide below to learn more!

1. Return to Your Thesis

Similar to how an introduction should capture your reader’s interest and present your argument, a conclusion should show why your argument matters and leave the reader with further curiosity about the topic.

To do this, you should begin by reminding the reader of your thesis statement. While you can use similar language and keywords when referring to your thesis, avoid copying it from the introduction and pasting it into your conclusion.

Try varying your vocabulary and sentence structure and presenting your thesis in a way that demonstrates how your argument has evolved throughout your essay.

2. Review Your Main Points

In addition to revisiting your thesis statement, you should review the main points you presented in your essay to support your argument.

However, a conclusion isn’t simply a summary of your essay . Rather, you should further examine your main points and demonstrate how each is connected.

Try to discuss these points concisely, in just a few sentences, in preparation for demonstrating how they fit in to the bigger picture of the topic.

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3. Show the Significance of Your Essay

Next, it’s time to think about the topic of your essay beyond the scope of your argument. It’s helpful to keep the question “so what?” in mind when you’re doing this. The goal is to demonstrate why your argument matters.

If you need some ideas about what to discuss to show the significance of your essay, consider the following:

• What do your findings contribute to the current understanding of the topic?
• Did your findings raise new questions that would benefit from future research?
• Can you offer practical suggestions for future research or make predictions about the future of the field/topic?
• Are there other contexts, topics, or a broader debate that your ideas can be applied to?

While writing your essay, it can be helpful to keep a list of ideas or insights that you develop about the implications of your work so that you can refer back to it when you write the conclusion.

Making these kinds of connections will leave a memorable impression on the reader and inspire their interest in the topic you’ve written about.

4. Avoid Some Common Mistakes

To ensure you’ve written a strong conclusion that doesn’t leave your reader confused or lacking confidence in your work, avoid:

• Presenting new evidence: Don’t introduce new information or a new argument, as it can distract from your main topic, confuse your reader, and suggest that your essay isn’t organized.
• Undermining your argument: Don’t use statements such as “I’m not an expert,” “I feel,” or “I think,” as lacking confidence in your work will weaken your argument.
• Using generic statements: Don’t use generic concluding statements such as “In summary,” “To sum up,” or “In conclusion,” which are redundant since the reader will be able to see that they’ve reached the end of your essay.

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A conclusion is an important part of the paper; it provides closure for the reader while reminding the reader of the contents and importance of the paper. It accomplishes this by stepping back from the specifics in order to view the bigger picture of the document. In other words, it is reminding the reader of the main argument. For most course papers, it is usually one paragraph that simply and succinctly restates the main ideas and arguments, pulling everything together to help clarify the thesis of the paper. A conclusion does not introduce new ideas; instead, it should clarify the intent and importance of the paper. It can also suggest possible future research on the topic.

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It is important to remind the reader of the thesis of the paper so he is reminded of the argument and solutions you proposed.

Think of the main points as puzzle pieces, and the conclusion is where they all fit together to create a bigger picture. The reader should walk away with the bigger picture in mind.

Make sure that the paper places its findings in the context of real social change.

Make sure the reader has a distinct sense that the paper has come to an end. It is important to not leave the reader hanging. (You don’t want her to have flip-the-page syndrome, where the reader turns the page, expecting the paper to continue. The paper should naturally come to an end.)

No new ideas should be introduced in the conclusion. It is simply a review of the material that is already present in the paper. The only new idea would be the suggesting of a direction for future research.

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As addressed in my analysis of recent research, the advantages of a later starting time for high school students significantly outweigh the disadvantages. A later starting time would allow teens more time to sleep--something that is important for their physical and mental health--and ultimately improve their academic performance and behavior. The added transportation costs that result from this change can be absorbed through energy savings. The beneficial effects on the students’ academic performance and behavior validate this decision, but its effect on student motivation is still unknown. I would encourage an in-depth look at the reactions of students to such a change. This sort of study would help determine the actual effects of a later start time on the time management and sleep habits of students.

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• Restate the problem statement addressed in the paper
• Summarize your overall arguments or findings
• Suggest the key takeaways from your paper

The content of the conclusion varies depending on whether your paper presents the results of original empirical research or constructs an argument through engagement with sources .

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Step 1: restate the problem, step 2: sum up the paper, step 3: discuss the implications, research paper conclusion examples, frequently asked questions about research paper conclusions.

The first task of your conclusion is to remind the reader of your research problem . You will have discussed this problem in depth throughout the body, but now the point is to zoom back out from the details to the bigger picture.

While you are restating a problem you’ve already introduced, you should avoid phrasing it identically to how it appeared in the introduction . Ideally, you’ll find a novel way to circle back to the problem from the more detailed ideas discussed in the body.

For example, an argumentative paper advocating new measures to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture might restate its problem as follows:

Meanwhile, an empirical paper studying the relationship of Instagram use with body image issues might present its problem like this:

“In conclusion …”

Avoid starting your conclusion with phrases like “In conclusion” or “To conclude,” as this can come across as too obvious and make your writing seem unsophisticated. The content and placement of your conclusion should make its function clear without the need for additional signposting.

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Having zoomed back in on the problem, it’s time to summarize how the body of the paper went about addressing it, and what conclusions this approach led to.

Depending on the nature of your research paper, this might mean restating your thesis and arguments, or summarizing your overall findings.

Argumentative paper: Restate your thesis and arguments

In an argumentative paper, you will have presented a thesis statement in your introduction, expressing the overall claim your paper argues for. In the conclusion, you should restate the thesis and show how it has been developed through the body of the paper.

Briefly summarize the key arguments made in the body, showing how each of them contributes to proving your thesis. You may also mention any counterarguments you addressed, emphasizing why your thesis holds up against them, particularly if your argument is a controversial one.

Don’t go into the details of your evidence or present new ideas; focus on outlining in broad strokes the argument you have made.

Empirical paper: Summarize your findings

In an empirical paper, this is the time to summarize your key findings. Don’t go into great detail here (you will have presented your in-depth results and discussion already), but do clearly express the answers to the research questions you investigated.

Describe your main findings, even if they weren’t necessarily the ones you expected or hoped for, and explain the overall conclusion they led you to.

Having summed up your key arguments or findings, the conclusion ends by considering the broader implications of your research. This means expressing the key takeaways, practical or theoretical, from your paper—often in the form of a call for action or suggestions for future research.

Argumentative paper: Strong closing statement

An argumentative paper generally ends with a strong closing statement. In the case of a practical argument, make a call for action: What actions do you think should be taken by the people or organizations concerned in response to your argument?

If your topic is more theoretical and unsuitable for a call for action, your closing statement should express the significance of your argument—for example, in proposing a new understanding of a topic or laying the groundwork for future research.

Empirical paper: Future research directions

In a more empirical paper, you can close by either making recommendations for practice (for example, in clinical or policy papers), or suggesting directions for future research.

Whatever the scope of your own research, there will always be room for further investigation of related topics, and you’ll often discover new questions and problems during the research process .

Finish your paper on a forward-looking note by suggesting how you or other researchers might build on this topic in the future and address any limitations of the current paper.

Full examples of research paper conclusions are shown in the tabs below: one for an argumentative paper, the other for an empirical paper.

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While the role of cattle in climate change is by now common knowledge, countries like the Netherlands continually fail to confront this issue with the urgency it deserves. The evidence is clear: To create a truly futureproof agricultural sector, Dutch farmers must be incentivized to transition from livestock farming to sustainable vegetable farming. As well as dramatically lowering emissions, plant-based agriculture, if approached in the right way, can produce more food with less land, providing opportunities for nature regeneration areas that will themselves contribute to climate targets. Although this approach would have economic ramifications, from a long-term perspective, it would represent a significant step towards a more sustainable and resilient national economy. Transitioning to sustainable vegetable farming will make the Netherlands greener and healthier, setting an example for other European governments. Farmers, policymakers, and consumers must focus on the future, not just on their own short-term interests, and work to implement this transition now.

As social media becomes increasingly central to young people’s everyday lives, it is important to understand how different platforms affect their developing self-conception. By testing the effect of daily Instagram use among teenage girls, this study established that highly visual social media does indeed have a significant effect on body image concerns, with a strong correlation between the amount of time spent on the platform and participants’ self-reported dissatisfaction with their appearance. However, the strength of this effect was moderated by pre-test self-esteem ratings: Participants with higher self-esteem were less likely to experience an increase in body image concerns after using Instagram. This suggests that, while Instagram does impact body image, it is also important to consider the wider social and psychological context in which this usage occurs: Teenagers who are already predisposed to self-esteem issues may be at greater risk of experiencing negative effects. Future research into Instagram and other highly visual social media should focus on establishing a clearer picture of how self-esteem and related constructs influence young people’s experiences of these platforms. Furthermore, while this experiment measured Instagram usage in terms of time spent on the platform, observational studies are required to gain more insight into different patterns of usage—to investigate, for instance, whether active posting is associated with different effects than passive consumption of social media content.

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The conclusion of a research paper has several key elements you should make sure to include:

• A restatement of the research problem
• A summary of your key arguments and/or findings
• A short discussion of the implications of your research

No, it’s not appropriate to present new arguments or evidence in the conclusion . While you might be tempted to save a striking argument for last, research papers follow a more formal structure than this.

All your findings and arguments should be presented in the body of the text (more specifically in the results and discussion sections if you are following a scientific structure). The conclusion is meant to summarize and reflect on the evidence and arguments you have already presented, not introduce new ones.

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31 Composition: Stronger Conclusions

What are the three parts of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• Restate the thesis  – Remind the readers of your main idea, but say it in a different way. In other words, paraphrase your thesis statement from the introduction of the essay.
• Summarize the main points  – Show the reader once more how the main points of your essay support your thesis statement. This helps your reader “connect the dots” and come to the same conclusion as you about your topic.
• Wrap it up  – Give a final thought to bring your essay to a satisfying end. As you know, one strategy is to use the evidence of your essay to make a prediction about your topic. Other strategies include giving an opinion, making a suggestion, giving a quotation, or issuing a call to action (asking your readers to do something about the topic).

In other words, your conclusion paragraph not only shows how you have proved your thesis, but it also completes your essay and makes it feel finished.

• Level 6: Discrimination is bad because everybody has a right to be themselves. Everybody should be equal. One newspaper article says that more than 20% of adults in the United States experienced discrimination at least once while receiving health care.
• Level 7: Racial discrimination in healthcare leads to many negative effects. Sometimes people of color are charged more for the same medical services. Sometimes people of color receive different or inferior treatment. Sometimes people of color are rejected and do not receive care at all. When the government allows healthcare companies to discriminate against people based on the color of their skin, then the government is disrespecting its own citizens and denying them their basic human rights. As expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all people deserve equal health care.

In the Level 6 version, you can see the author tries to restate the thesis, but it isn’t very clear. Furthermore, we cannot see how the essay proved the idea. The author gives an opinion, but then the author ends with a statistic. This kind of new information is better as a supporting detail in the body of the essay. Otherwise, it doesn’t “feel” like the end yet.

In the Level 7 version, you can see all three parts of a strong conclusion paragraph:

• Restate the thesis : Racial discrimination in healthcare leads to many negative effects. 
• Summarize the main points : Sometimes people of color are charged more for the same medical services.  Sometimes people of color receive different or inferior treatment. Sometimes people of color are rejected and do not receive care at all. 
• Wrap it up : When the government allows healthcare companies to discriminate against people based on the color of their skin, then the government is disrespecting its own citizens and denying them their basic human rights. As expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all people deserve equal health care.

INSTRUCTIONS: Put these sentences in the best order for a conclusion paragraph.

I will also need to prepare my resume and search for jobs.

My goal may not be an easy one to achieve, but things that are worth doing are often not easy.

Finishing school will take me a long way to meeting this goal.

Getting a job is a goal that I would like to accomplish in the next few years.

How do you restate your thesis?

You use a writing strategy called paraphrasing. That just means saying the same idea using different words. You already do this when you use indirect quotations, or reported speech. Think more about how to paraphrase. Here are some things you can do:

• Change vocabulary by using synonyms or antonyms
• Change grammar by using a different verb tense or form
• Change word order by moving clauses or phrases to different positions
• Thesis in introduction : People often request asylum because they have to, not because they want to.
• Restatement in conclusion : Many external factors force people to request asylum, even when they would prefer to stay in their home country .

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite these thesis statements.

• With all the different options to consider, potential students should learn about the different types of colleges so they can find a school that best fits their personality, budget, and educational goals.
• Comparing and contrasting the two cities based on their history, their culture, and their residents show how different and similar Washington and London are.
• Like education, health care should be considered a fundamental right of all US citizens, not simply a privilege for the upper and middle classes.

How do you summarize the main points?

One way to do this is to review your introduction. How did you preview the main points of the essay? Use the same paraphrasing strategies to review the main points of your essay.

• Preview of main points in the introduction : The primary reasons that people request asylum in the United States are fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and political opinion.
• Review of main points in the conclusion : For people coming to the United States, the most common reasons are oppression due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.

Notice how some words are very specific and cannot be changed when paraphrasing (e.g., United States, race, religion, nationality).

Another strategy is to paraphrase the topic sentences of each body paragraph. For example, look at these topic sentences:

• Body paragraph 1 : One reason for asylum is racial discrimination.
• Body paragraph 2 : The second major reason for people to come to the United States is because of the lack of religious freedom.
• Body paragraph 3 : Third, some people face problems based on their national identification.
• Body paragraph 4 : Finally, even belonging to a social group or sharing a particular political philosophy can put a person’s safety into jeopardy.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use these topic sentences to summarize the main points for the conclusion of an essay about the effects of the internet on our lives.

• Body paragraph 1 : The internet has led to immense changes in the economy.
• Body paragraph 2 : However, it is not just in business that the internet has affected us so profoundly; communication has been revolutionized.
• Body paragraph 3 : Finally, social media has transformed our social lives.

Add your summary of main points to this conclusion:

In conclusion, the internet has begun to control our lives in many ways. … In the future, if the internet continues evolving at such speed, it may be only a matter of time before we lose control completely; instead of a computer following our instructions, we will be following a computer’s instructions. 

How do you wrap it up?

In the end, add a final thought. It could be a suggestion, opinion, or prediction. It could be a quote or a call to action. One strong strategy is to think about the implications (consequences) of the topic: When this happens, then … or If this does not happen, then …

• Final thought: People who understand these reasons for asylum can help others create a safer space that respects the rights of all people.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read this conclusion to an essay about urban over-crowding; add one more sentence to wrap things up.

In conclusion, the reasons for the over-crowding of major metropolitan areas are complicated. They include both financial and social considerations, in addition to health and human services. That is to say, p eople will always move to the areas which provide opportunity and freedom. …

What are some common errors writers make when writing conclusion paragraphs?

Here’s one ….

Many external factors force people to request asylum, even when they would prefer to stay in their home country. For people coming to the United States, the most common reasons are oppression due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. According to Pew Research Center, the most refugees to the U.S. in 2016 came from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Burma (Myanmar) and Iraq. People who understand these reasons for asylum can help others create a safer space that respects the rights of all people.

Don’t introduce new information in the conclusion. Those kinds of details belong in the body of the essay.

INSTRUCTIONS: Can you identify the different parts of a strong conclusion in this example paragraph from a student essay?

In conclusion, thanks to education, many people are able to benefit such as finding a good job and earning a great deal of money. However, education in remote areas of the world is challenging because of the lack of schools and the school fees. Nowadays, there are many plans to build schools for children who live in remote areas. Hopefully, in the future, all parents and their children can overcome the challenge and make an effort to go to school.

INSTRUCTIONS: Think back to the research we did about how to define “happiness”. Use the concluding sentence from that paragraph to write a conclusion for an essay about “happiness”. Be sure to restate the thesis statement, summarize the main points, and offer a final thought to wrap things up,.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use the information above to answer the questions below.

1. Conclusion paragraphs are the same as introduction paragraphs because they start with a general statement and end with something more specific. True or false?

2. A conclusion paragraph shows how you have proved your thesis. True or false?

3. Read this conclusion paragraph:

Cell phones and teenagers have a clearly problematic relationship. In fact, 87% of the population now use cell phones regularly. This technology often leads young adults to struggle with academics, self-worth, and fatigue. However, it might be more important to focus on the apps, such as social media platforms, than the technology itself. 

Remember that a good conclusion paragraph does not introduce new information or details. Which sentence does not belong in this conclusion?

A. Cell phones and teenagers have a clearly problematic relationship.

B. In fact, 87% of the population now use cell phones regularly.

C. This technology often leads young adults to struggle with academics, self-worth, and fatigue.

D. However, it might be more important to focus on the apps, such as social media platforms, than the technology itself.

4. Put the following four sentences in the correct order to form a strong conclusion paragraph:

A. For example, women still earn less money for the same work, and that slows the growth of the national economy.

B. Women are also less likely to be in charge at work, and this lack of diversity can lead to inequitable decision-making for the company and the community.

C. The solution to this problem is clear: if businesses create a more level playing field, the opportunities for women will increase and the workforce will be more inviting for all.

D. Even though women are the majority of workers in the office, there are still huge challenges for them at work.

5. What are the three basic parts of every conclusion paragraph? (choose three)

A. give a final thought to wrap things up

B. summarize the main points of the body paragraphs

C. restate the thesis statement (main idea) of the essay

D. avoid contractions, and use formal academic vocabulary throughout the essay

E. add new supporting details, such as statistics, facts, definitions, reasons, etc.

F. cite the source of your information, including the author’s name and title of the publication

G. write a hook that gets the reader’s attention

6. In your conclusion paragraph, you should start by paraphrasing your thesis statement. What are some ways to paraphrase your thesis statement? (choose all that apply)

A. change the articles from definite “the” to indefinite “a/an”

B. change the order of the words in a sentence, such as moving clauses to different parts of the sentence

C. keep the original statement and then add another sentence that says the same thing in a new way

D. change the main idea

E. prove the thesis statement wrong

F. use synonyms and antonyms

G. change the grammar, such as verb tense

H. change the grammar, such as active verbs to passive verbs

7. Summarizing the main points helps the reader “connect the dots” and understand your thesis. True or false?

8. Writers often talk about implications in the conclusion paragraph. What is a synonym for implications?

A. supporting details

B. thesis statements

C. predictions

D. consequences

9. When you paraphrase, some words are specific and cannot be changed. True or false?

10. A conclusion paragraph has three parts. What are they called? Which comes first? Which comes second? Which comes last?

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Parts of an Essay Conclusion: How to Write a Good Conclusion Paragraph

The Parts of An Essay Conclusion

When writing an essay and you already have a stellar introduction and body paragraphs that fully explain your essay topic, it is time to formulate the conclusion. All essays require you to build up to a finish line which is the conclusion.

It is a very important part of the essay because you take everything you have written and condense it into one or two paragraphs depending on the essay length. A good conclusion will help you make a final good impression on the reader.

It should always give the reader the feeling that you have accomplished what you wanted to prove. Writing a conclusion can sometimes be hard if you do not have the right strategy to do it.

Parts of an Essay Conclusion

A good conclusion should restate the thesis, summarize the major points, and make the context of your argument clear.

You have already created a thesis in the introduction of your essay and if you have done the right job, it is all that your body paragraphs are all about.

Just like your whole essay, the conclusion too should involve the thesis.

You can rephrase the thesis by reminding the reader that you have proven it all over the paper. Also, you can revise it in a way that reflects the relationship you have established with the reader in the paper.

You must not restate the thesis word to word as it is in the introduction. It should be an independent, fresh sentence.

This is where you remind the reader about what the essay entails. A good conclusion is not only a summary but also a synthesis. A summary just lists the main points but a synthesis draws those major points together and relates them to one another to make the reader apply how they are used in the essay.

To do that take the major points of the essay which are usually the topic sentences and give an explanation that shows how they are connected.

A good conclusion should always give provide context for your argument . A reader may fully understand all your arguments in an essay but fail to know why the argument is important. The conclusion provides you with the platform to avoid that.

The introduction should include the importance of the arguments made in the essay but the conclusion should point out the reason why those arguments matter.

To do this, for instance in a call for action essay, you can remind the readers what you want them to do.

Also, you can ask the readers to think in a particular way. Additionally, you can explain why the essay topic is important and timely. Moreover, you can remind the readers why the topic matters to them personally.

Make an argument that makes the reader have a personal connection with the content of your paper.

How to Write a Good Conclusion Paragraph?

To write a good conclusion paragraph, the following steps must be taken:

Start With a Topic Sentence

Just like other paragraphs in the essay, conclusion paragraphs should start with a topic sentence . This sentence should remind the reader about your main argument in the essay.

Therefore, using your essay’s thesis statement as the topic sentence is the best way to remind the reader about what your essay is all about. The thesis statement should be reworded differently from the one in the introduction to avoid repletion.

Also, it is important to always keep the introduction close and use it as a reference. The information you include n the conclusion should reinforce the arguments made in the introduction.

This will help you include the thesis, integrate the main points of the essay, and provide an emotional appeal to the reader

Summarize the Main Ideas

The main ideas are the most important issues in the essay. These are the topic sentences in your essay’s body paragraphs. Effective conclusions must restate these sentences to sum up the essay’s main points.

Some essays, for example, research papers and argumentative essays can be long. Therefore, providing a summary of all the points in your essay in the conclusion paragraph can help to keep the reader up to speed.

Always note that the conclusion should only include information that has been included in the essay, any additional new information should not be included in the conclusion. When new ideas or research has been included in the instructions it can easily confuse the reader.

The conclusion should provide the reader with all information included in the introduction and body paragraphs of your essay. Basically, by reading the conclusion the reader should know everything about the essay.

Appeal to the Reader’s Emotions

To create a powerful image that will last in the reader’s mind, you need to use emotional and sensory language. Make the reader connect to the work they have already read.

This can include a call for action directed to the reader or a reminder of why the topic is personally important to them. To add to that, using emotional appeal is a great way to ensure that your main points of the essay are reinforced.

Include a Closing Sentence

To wrap up your essay, a closing sentence is important. This can be done with a sentence that is a synthesis of the main points of your essay.

It should be succinct and clear enough to provide closure to the reader and a significant strong impression of the wider context of the essay.

It should also be strong and decisive to leave the reader with a lingering and strong interest in your essay topic.

How to Start a Conclusion in an Essay?

An essay conclusion is started with a topic sentence just like other paragraphs in the essay. The topic sentence is mainly the thesis statement of the essay.

It is the main point of your essay and it should start the conclusion to remind the reader of what the essay is all about.

It should be paraphrased to avoid looking similar to the one included in the introduction of the essay. It should be paraphrased depending on how you have phrased the main argument throughout the essay. Rewriting the main argument signals that your essay is coming to an end.

Words to Conclude an Essay

The conclusion should always begin with words that show a transition from the body paragraphs. Different transition words have different meanings. Therefore, you should ensure that the one you chose fits your essay most.

Some of the words used in transition include:

• In conclusion
• To conclude
• As previously stated

They should always be followed up by a comma.

How to Conclude an Academic Essay?

To conclude an academic essay, you must restate the thesis statement. This should be included in the first sentence of your essay.

Next, provide a summary of all the main points of your essay. Whether your paper is long or short, every point that is included in the body paragraphs should be reflected in the summary of your conclusion.

You will need to be clear and concise while writing the conclusion to enable the reader to know that you clearly understood the topic. Note that no new argument that is not provided in the essay should be introduced.

Lastly, include the closing sentence of your essay. Show why the topic matters by zooming out a broader view of the topic. This sentence should always leave the reader with more interest in your topic.

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Traditional Academic Essays In Three Parts

Part i: the introduction.

An introduction is usually the first paragraph of your academic essay. If you’re writing a long essay, you might need 2 or 3 paragraphs to introduce your topic to your reader. A good introduction does 2 things:

• Gets the reader’s attention. You can get a reader’s attention by telling a story, providing a statistic, pointing out something strange or interesting, providing and discussing an interesting quote, etc. Be interesting and find some original angle via which to engage others in your topic.
• Provides a specific and debatable thesis statement. The thesis statement is usually just one sentence long, but it might be longer—even a whole paragraph—if the essay you’re writing is long. A good thesis statement makes a debatable point, meaning a point someone might disagree with and argue against. It also serves as a roadmap for what you argue in your paper.

Part II: The Body Paragraphs

Body paragraphs help you prove your thesis and move you along a compelling trajectory from your introduction to your conclusion. If your thesis is a simple one, you might not need a lot of body paragraphs to prove it. If it’s more complicated, you’ll need more body paragraphs. An easy way to remember the parts of a body paragraph is to think of them as the MEAT of your essay:

Main Idea. The part of a topic sentence that states the main idea of the body paragraph. All of the sentences in the paragraph connect to it. Keep in mind that main ideas are…

• like labels. They appear in the first sentence of the paragraph and tell your reader what’s inside the paragraph.
• arguable. They’re not statements of fact; they’re debatable points that you prove with evidence.
• focused. Make a specific point in each paragraph and then prove that point.

Evidence. The parts of a paragraph that prove the main idea. You might include different types of evidence in different sentences. Keep in mind that different disciplines have different ideas about what counts as evidence and they adhere to different citation styles. Examples of evidence include…

• quotations and/or paraphrases from sources.
• facts , e.g. statistics or findings from studies you’ve conducted.
• narratives and/or descriptions , e.g. of your own experiences.

Analysis. The parts of a paragraph that explain the evidence. Make sure you tie the evidence you provide back to the paragraph’s main idea. In other words, discuss the evidence.

Transition. The part of a paragraph that helps you move fluidly from the last paragraph. Transitions appear in topic sentences along with main ideas, and they look both backward and forward in order to help you connect your ideas for your reader. Don’t end paragraphs with transitions; start with them.

Keep in mind that MEAT does not occur in that order. The “ T ransition” and the “ M ain Idea” often combine to form the first sentence—the topic sentence—and then paragraphs contain multiple sentences of evidence and analysis. For example, a paragraph might look like this: TM. E. E. A. E. E. A. A.

Part III: The Conclusion

A conclusion is the last paragraph of your essay, or, if you’re writing a really long essay, you might need 2 or 3 paragraphs to conclude. A conclusion typically does one of two things—or, of course, it can do both:

• Summarizes the argument. Some instructors expect you not to say anything new in your conclusion. They just want you to restate your main points. Especially if you’ve made a long and complicated argument, it’s useful to restate your main points for your reader by the time you’ve gotten to your conclusion. If you opt to do so, keep in mind that you should use different language than you used in your introduction and your body paragraphs. The introduction and conclusion shouldn’t be the same.
• For example, your argument might be significant to studies of a certain time period .
• Alternately, it might be significant to a certain geographical region .
• Alternately still, it might influence how your readers think about the future . You might even opt to speculate about the future and/or call your readers to action in your conclusion.

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17 Essay Conclusion Examples (Copy and Paste)

Essay conclusions are not just extra filler. They are important because they tie together your arguments, then give you the chance to forcefully drive your point home.

I created the 5 Cs conclusion method to help you write essay conclusions:

I’ve previously produced the video below on how to write a conclusion that goes over the above image.

The video follows the 5 C’s method ( you can read about it in this post ), which doesn’t perfectly match each of the below copy-and-paste conclusion examples, but the principles are similar, and can help you to write your own strong conclusion:

💡 New! Try this AI Prompt to Generate a Sample 5Cs Conclusion This is my essay: [INSERT ESSAY WITHOUT THE CONCLUSION]. I want you to write a conclusion for this essay. In the first sentence of the conclusion, return to a statement I made in the introduction. In the second sentence, reiterate the thesis statement I have used. In the third sentence, clarify how my final position is relevant to the Essay Question, which is [ESSAY QUESTION]. In the fourth sentence, explain who should be interested in my findings. In the fifth sentence, end by noting in one final, engaging sentence why this topic is of such importance.

Remember: The prompt can help you generate samples but you can’t submit AI text for assessment. Make sure you write your conclusion in your own words.

Essay Conclusion Examples

Below is a range of copy-and-paste essay conclusions with gaps for you to fill-in your topic and key arguments. Browse through for one you like (there are 17 for argumentative, expository, compare and contrast, and critical essays). Once you’ve found one you like, copy it and add-in the key points to make it your own.

1. Argumentative Essay Conclusions

The arguments presented in this essay demonstrate the significant importance of _____________. While there are some strong counterarguments, such as ____________, it remains clear that the benefits/merits of _____________ far outweigh the potential downsides. The evidence presented throughout the essay strongly support _____________. In the coming years, _____________ will be increasingly important. Therefore, continual advocacy for the position presented in this essay will be necessary, especially due to its significant implications for _____________.

Version 1 Filled-In

The arguments presented in this essay demonstrate the significant importance of fighting climate change. While there are some strong counterarguments, such as the claim that it is too late to stop catastrophic change, it remains clear that the merits of taking drastic action far outweigh the potential downsides. The evidence presented throughout the essay strongly support the claim that we can at least mitigate the worst effects. In the coming years, intergovernmental worldwide agreements will be increasingly important. Therefore, continual advocacy for the position presented in this essay will be necessary, especially due to its significant implications for humankind.

As this essay has shown, it is clear that the debate surrounding _____________ is multifaceted and highly complex. While there are strong arguments opposing the position that _____________, there remains overwhelming evidence to support the claim that _____________. A careful analysis of the empirical evidence suggests that _____________ not only leads to ____________, but it may also be a necessity for _____________. Moving forward, _____________ should be a priority for all stakeholders involved, as it promises a better future for _____________. The focus should now shift towards how best to integrate _____________ more effectively into society.

Version 2 Filled-In

As this essay has shown, it is clear that the debate surrounding climate change is multifaceted and highly complex. While there are strong arguments opposing the position that we should fight climate change, there remains overwhelming evidence to support the claim that action can mitigate the worst effects. A careful analysis of the empirical evidence suggests that strong action not only leads to better economic outcomes in the long term, but it may also be a necessity for preventing climate-related deaths. Moving forward, carbon emission mitigation should be a priority for all stakeholders involved, as it promises a better future for all. The focus should now shift towards how best to integrate smart climate policies more effectively into society.

Based upon the preponderance of evidence, it is evident that _____________ holds the potential to significantly alter/improve _____________. The counterarguments, while noteworthy, fail to diminish the compelling case for _____________. Following an examination of both sides of the argument, it has become clear that _____________ presents the most effective solution/approach to _____________. Consequently, it is imperative that society acknowledge the value of _____________ for developing a better  _____________. Failing to address this topic could lead to negative outcomes, including _____________.

Version 3 Filled-In

Based upon the preponderance of evidence, it is evident that addressing climate change holds the potential to significantly improve the future of society. The counterarguments, while noteworthy, fail to diminish the compelling case for immediate climate action. Following an examination of both sides of the argument, it has become clear that widespread and urgent social action presents the most effective solution to this pressing problem. Consequently, it is imperative that society acknowledge the value of taking immediate action for developing a better environment for future generations. Failing to address this topic could lead to negative outcomes, including more extreme climate events and greater economic externalities.

See Also: Examples of Counterarguments

On the balance of evidence, there is an overwhelming case for _____________. While the counterarguments offer valid points that are worth examining, they do not outweigh or overcome the argument that _____________. An evaluation of both perspectives on this topic concludes that _____________ is the most sufficient option for  _____________. The implications of embracing _____________ do not only have immediate benefits, but they also pave the way for a more _____________. Therefore, the solution of _____________ should be actively pursued by _____________.

Version 4 Filled-In

On the balance of evidence, there is an overwhelming case for immediate tax-based action to mitigate the effects of climate change. While the counterarguments offer valid points that are worth examining, they do not outweigh or overcome the argument that action is urgently necessary. An evaluation of both perspectives on this topic concludes that taking societal-wide action is the most sufficient option for  achieving the best results. The implications of embracing a society-wide approach like a carbon tax do not only have immediate benefits, but they also pave the way for a more healthy future. Therefore, the solution of a carbon tax or equivalent policy should be actively pursued by governments.

2. Expository Essay Conclusions

Overall, it is evident that _____________ plays a crucial role in _____________. The analysis presented in this essay demonstrates the clear impact of _____________ on _____________. By understanding the key facts about _____________, practitioners/society are better equipped to navigate _____________. Moving forward, further exploration of _____________ will yield additional insights and information about _____________. As such, _____________ should remain a focal point for further discussions and studies on _____________.

Overall, it is evident that social media plays a crucial role in harming teenagers’ mental health. The analysis presented in this essay demonstrates the clear impact of social media on young people. By understanding the key facts about the ways social media cause young people to experience body dysmorphia, teachers and parents are better equipped to help young people navigate online spaces. Moving forward, further exploration of the ways social media cause harm will yield additional insights and information about how it can be more sufficiently regulated. As such, the effects of social media on youth should remain a focal point for further discussions and studies on youth mental health.

To conclude, this essay has explored the multi-faceted aspects of _____________. Through a careful examination of _____________, this essay has illuminated its significant influence on _____________. This understanding allows society to appreciate the idea that _____________. As research continues to emerge, the importance of _____________ will only continue to grow. Therefore, an understanding of _____________ is not merely desirable, but imperative for _____________.

To conclude, this essay has explored the multi-faceted aspects of globalization. Through a careful examination of globalization, this essay has illuminated its significant influence on the economy, cultures, and society. This understanding allows society to appreciate the idea that globalization has both positive and negative effects. As research continues to emerge, the importance of studying globalization will only continue to grow. Therefore, an understanding of globalization’s effects is not merely desirable, but imperative for judging whether it is good or bad.

Reflecting on the discussion, it is clear that _____________ serves a pivotal role in _____________. By delving into the intricacies of _____________, we have gained valuable insights into its impact and significance. This knowledge will undoubtedly serve as a guiding principle in _____________. Moving forward, it is paramount to remain open to further explorations and studies on _____________. In this way, our understanding and appreciation of _____________ can only deepen and expand.

Reflecting on the discussion, it is clear that mass media serves a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. By delving into the intricacies of mass media, we have gained valuable insights into its impact and significance. This knowledge will undoubtedly serve as a guiding principle in shaping the media landscape. Moving forward, it is paramount to remain open to further explorations and studies on how mass media impacts society. In this way, our understanding and appreciation of mass media’s impacts can only deepen and expand.

In conclusion, this essay has shed light on the importance of _____________ in the context of _____________. The evidence and analysis provided underscore the profound effect _____________ has on _____________. The knowledge gained from exploring _____________ will undoubtedly contribute to more informed and effective decisions in _____________. As we continue to progress, the significance of understanding _____________ will remain paramount. Hence, we should strive to deepen our knowledge of _____________ to better navigate and influence _____________.

In conclusion, this essay has shed light on the importance of bedside manner in the context of nursing. The evidence and analysis provided underscore the profound effect compassionate bedside manner has on patient outcome. The knowledge gained from exploring nurses’ bedside manner will undoubtedly contribute to more informed and effective decisions in nursing practice. As we continue to progress, the significance of understanding nurses’ bedside manner will remain paramount. Hence, we should strive to deepen our knowledge of this topic to better navigate and influence patient outcomes.

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3. Compare and Contrast Essay Conclusion

While both _____________ and _____________ have similarities such as _____________, they also have some very important differences in areas like _____________. Through this comparative analysis, a broader understanding of _____________ and _____________ has been attained. The choice between the two will largely depend on _____________. For example, as highlighted in the essay, ____________. Despite their differences, both _____________ and _____________ have value in different situations.

While both macrosociology and microsociology have similarities such as their foci on how society is structured, they also have some very important differences in areas like their differing approaches to research methodologies. Through this comparative analysis, a broader understanding of macrosociology and microsociology has been attained. The choice between the two will largely depend on the researcher’s perspective on how society works. For example, as highlighted in the essay, microsociology is much more concerned with individuals’ experiences while macrosociology is more concerned with social structures. Despite their differences, both macrosociology and microsociology have value in different situations.

It is clear that _____________ and _____________, while seeming to be different, have shared characteristics in _____________. On the other hand, their contrasts in _____________ shed light on their unique features. The analysis provides a more nuanced comprehension of these subjects. In choosing between the two, consideration should be given to _____________. Despite their disparities, it’s crucial to acknowledge the importance of both when it comes to _____________.

It is clear that behaviorism and consructivism, while seeming to be different, have shared characteristics in their foci on knowledge acquisition over time. On the other hand, their contrasts in ideas about the role of experience in learning shed light on their unique features. The analysis provides a more nuanced comprehension of these subjects. In choosing between the two, consideration should be given to which approach works best in which situation. Despite their disparities, it’s crucial to acknowledge the importance of both when it comes to student education.

Reflecting on the points discussed, it’s evident that _____________ and _____________ share similarities such as _____________, while also demonstrating unique differences, particularly in _____________. The preference for one over the other would typically depend on factors such as _____________. Yet, regardless of their distinctions, both _____________ and _____________ play integral roles in their respective areas, significantly contributing to _____________.

Reflecting on the points discussed, it’s evident that red and orange share similarities such as the fact they are both ‘hot colors’, while also demonstrating unique differences, particularly in their social meaning (red meaning danger and orange warmth). The preference for one over the other would typically depend on factors such as personal taste. Yet, regardless of their distinctions, both red and orange play integral roles in their respective areas, significantly contributing to color theory.

Ultimately, the comparison and contrast of _____________ and _____________ have revealed intriguing similarities and notable differences. Differences such as _____________ give deeper insights into their unique and shared qualities. When it comes to choosing between them, _____________ will likely be a deciding factor. Despite these differences, it is important to remember that both _____________ and _____________ hold significant value within the context of _____________, and each contributes to _____________ in its own unique way.

Ultimately, the comparison and contrast of driving and flying have revealed intriguing similarities and notable differences. Differences such as their differing speed to destination give deeper insights into their unique and shared qualities. When it comes to choosing between them, urgency to arrive at the destination will likely be a deciding factor. Despite these differences, it is important to remember that both driving and flying hold significant value within the context of air transit, and each contributes to facilitating movement in its own unique way.

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4. Critical Essay Conclusion

In conclusion, the analysis of _____________ has unveiled critical aspects related to _____________. While there are strengths in _____________, its limitations are equally telling. This critique provides a more informed perspective on _____________, revealing that there is much more beneath the surface. Moving forward, the understanding of _____________ should evolve, considering both its merits and flaws.

In conclusion, the analysis of flow theory has unveiled critical aspects related to motivation and focus. While there are strengths in achieving a flow state, its limitations are equally telling. This critique provides a more informed perspective on how humans achieve motivation, revealing that there is much more beneath the surface. Moving forward, the understanding of flow theory of motivation should evolve, considering both its merits and flaws.

To conclude, this critical examination of _____________ sheds light on its multi-dimensional nature. While _____________ presents notable advantages, it is not without its drawbacks. This in-depth critique offers a comprehensive understanding of _____________. Therefore, future engagements with _____________ should involve a balanced consideration of its strengths and weaknesses.

To conclude, this critical examination of postmodern art sheds light on its multi-dimensional nature. While postmodernism presents notable advantages, it is not without its drawbacks. This in-depth critique offers a comprehensive understanding of how it has contributed to the arts over the past 50 years. Therefore, future engagements with postmodern art should involve a balanced consideration of its strengths and weaknesses.

Upon reflection, the critique of _____________ uncovers profound insights into its underlying intricacies. Despite its positive aspects such as ________, it’s impossible to overlook its shortcomings. This analysis provides a nuanced understanding of _____________, highlighting the necessity for a balanced approach in future interactions. Indeed, both the strengths and weaknesses of _____________ should be taken into account when considering ____________.

Upon reflection, the critique of marxism uncovers profound insights into its underlying intricacies. Despite its positive aspects such as its ability to critique exploitation of labor, it’s impossible to overlook its shortcomings. This analysis provides a nuanced understanding of marxism’s harmful effects when used as an economic theory, highlighting the necessity for a balanced approach in future interactions. Indeed, both the strengths and weaknesses of marxism should be taken into account when considering the use of its ideas in real life.

Ultimately, this critique of _____________ offers a detailed look into its advantages and disadvantages. The strengths of _____________ such as __________ are significant, yet its limitations such as _________ are not insignificant. This balanced analysis not only offers a deeper understanding of _____________ but also underscores the importance of critical evaluation. Hence, it’s crucial that future discussions around _____________ continue to embrace this balanced approach.

Ultimately, this critique of artificial intelligence offers a detailed look into its advantages and disadvantages. The strengths of artificial intelligence, such as its ability to improve productivity are significant, yet its limitations such as the possibility of mass job losses are not insignificant. This balanced analysis not only offers a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence but also underscores the importance of critical evaluation. Hence, it’s crucial that future discussions around the regulation of artificial intelligence continue to embrace this balanced approach.

This article promised 17 essay conclusions, and this one you are reading now is the twenty-first. This last conclusion demonstrates that the very best essay conclusions are written uniquely, from scratch, in order to perfectly cater the conclusion to the topic. A good conclusion will tie together all the key points you made in your essay and forcefully drive home the importance or relevance of your argument, thesis statement, or simply your topic so the reader is left with one strong final point to ponder.

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26 Hawaiʻi keiki contribute to Eddie Aikau’s legacy

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In Hawaiʻi, Eddie Aikau needs no introduction.

From his feats as a lifeguard in Waimea on Oʻahu’s North Shore to his untimely demise attempting to help rescue his fellow Hokulea voyagers, Aikau is a Hawaiian legend.

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He is described as being kūpaʻa and hoʻokoa, which means he was determined and steadfast and bold and brave, respectively.

While not all of us can follow in Aikau’s footsteps and brave those tremendous waves that he easily traversed, there is an opportunity for local keiki to be a part of Aikau’s legacy.

The Directors of the Eddie Aikau Foundation and the Aikau Family have selected 26 students as the winners of the 2024 Eddie Would Go Essay Contest. These outstanding students will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday, April 13.

“[We] would like to congratulate the 26 Students who were selected as winners of the 2024 Eddie Would Go Essay Contest,” said a spokesperson for the event. “We will be honoring these students at an awards ceremony….”

This essay competition was launched in 2006 with intent of including both English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi essays. For the 2024 competition, students were asked to write about the following:

• Describe how these (kūpaʻa and hoʻokoa) values were reflected in the actions and life of Eddie Aikau. Give supporting examples or evidence.
• Describe how these values influence you and the actions you take in life. Give supporting examples or evidence.

“We have been conducting this essay competition since 2006, and we are the only essay contest in the State that has an English and Hawaiian language division,” said the spokesperson. 

In this competition, it is up to the student as to which of the two languages to use for their essay.

“This year we received an amazing 421 essays submitted for judging,” said the spokesperson. 

According to the competition organizers, these students represented 33 different schools throughout the islands from public, private, charter and homeschooled students. 

“We would also like to thank over 70 volunteers who donated their time to the difficult task of selecting the winning essays from so many excellent submissions,” added the spokesperson. “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to every student who participated and the parents and teachers who supported & encouraged their efforts. We hope that all of you enjoyed learning about Eddie Aikau and that you may find inspiration from his legacy of aloha.”

Hawaiian Airlines, one of the presenting sponsors, intends to fly all the winning students and their parents and teachers who are on neighbor islands to the awards ceremony so that the students can celebrate with families and mentors.

In addition to the flights, Polynesian Adventure Tours is providing the transportation to and from the event; Waimea Valley Park-Hi’ipaka, LLC is hosting the awards presentations and providing a wonderful venue to honor our students; and COSTA Sunglasses is providing great merchandise for the winning students.”

“We are very grateful to all our sponsors,” said the spokesperson.

The prizes include $500 for first place, $350 for second place, $250 for third place, and $100 for two selected Honorable Mention submissions. In the English language category, there will be awards given to winners in each grade; meanwhile, for the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi category, the grades are combined with awards distributed collectively.

The winners are as follows:

7th grade winners in English:

• 1st place goes to Mila Eijzenga from Kailua Interim. Teacher is William Budenholzer, and essay title is “Eddie Would Go and So Can I”.
• 2nd place goes to Johanna Sanchez from Kailua Interim. Teacher is William Budenholzer, and essay title is “Eddie Aikau: To Be Determined”.
• 3rd place goes to Makachu Copeland from Kailua Interim. Teacher is William Budenholzer, and essay title is “Two Values that Impact the World”.
• Both Honorable Mention awards go to Christina Kidd and Emmalynn Neil from Kailua Interim. Teacher is William Budenholzer, and their essays’ titles are “Eddie Aikau: A True Hawaiian Waterman” and “Eddie Aikau, The Legend”, respectively.

8th grade winners in English:

• 1st place goes to Kristine May Tabbada from Maui Weana Intermediate. Teacher is Brandi Kaloha, and essay title is “Playing with Passion”.
• 2nd place goes to Zetta Freitas from Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy. Teachers are Nicole Anakalea and Allyssa Sturla, and essay title was Untitled.
• 3rd place goes to Felice Ferrate from Kailua Interim. Ferrate is homeschooled, and essay title is “Eddie Aikau: Master of Kūpaʻa and Hoʻokoa”.
• Both Honorable Mention awards go to Skyrah Borges and Paul Munter-Reimann from Maui Waena Intermediate and Le Jardin Academy, respectively. Teachers are Joshua Ching and Joe Krueger, respectively; and their essays’ titles are “The Never Ending Wave of Eddie Aikau” and “Eddie Aikau: Hero, Legend and Inspiration”, respectively.

9th grade winners in English:

• 1st place goes to Mia Tsao from Pearl City High School. Teacher is Ava Limoz, and essay title is “Eddie Aikau: Surfer, Lifeguard, Legend”.
• 2nd place goes to Evan Cazimero from Kamehameha-Kapalama. Teacher is Kapualoke Renaud, and essay title is “Eddie Aikau: People’s Hero”.
• 3rd place goes to Bella Makua from Kamehameha-Kapalama. Teacher is Kapualoke Renaud, and essay title is “Eddie, ʻAʻaliʻi, and Me”.
• Both Honorable Mention awards go to Brynne Harper and Christian Partido from Waiiakea High School and Calvary Chapel Christian School, respectively. Teachers are Robyn Trivette and Brionna Reed, respectively; and their essays’ titles are “Eddie Aikau: A Treasure in & Out of the Water” and “Paddle into Eternity”, respectively.

10th grade winners in English:

• 1st place goes to Kayla Rust from American Renaissance Academy. Teacher is Wendy Izuta, and essay title is “The Perfect Words”.
• 2nd place goes to Kolt Kahoʻohanohano from Kamehameha School. Teacher is Vanessa Ching, and essay title is “Eddie Aikau: The Brave and Steadfast”.
• 3rd place goes to Jena Pearson from Waiakea High School. Teacher is Robyn Trivette, and essay title is “Big Wave Surfer with a Big Time Impact”.
• Both Honorable Mention awards go to Ava Cabico and Kaylee Nagun from Kamehameha School and Kealakehe High School, respectively. Teachers are Vanessa Ching and Gregory Harrs, respectively; and their essays’ titles are “Kūpaʻa and Hoʻokoa Love Throught Eddie” and “One Day at a Time”, respectively.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi high school winners:

• 1st place goes to Maulihiwa Weissman from Ke Kula Oʻnawahiokalaniopuu. Teacher is Koko Casey, and essay title is “Kipaipai i na Kamaliʻi e Kūpaʻa a Hoʻokoa: Ka Pā Maikaʻ o Koʻu Lanakila”.
• 2nd place goes to Kekaulaiwi Farm from King Kekaulike High School. Teacher is Kapolei Kiʻili, and essay title is “Ka Hoʻoilina o Hewahewa”.
• 3rd place goes to Kauahi Alapai-Boyd from Ke Kula Oʻnawahiokalaniopuu. Teacher is Koko Casey, and essay title is “E Kūpaʻa a Hoʻokoa: Ke Kāne Kūpaʻa a Hoʻokoa Mau”.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi middle school winners:

• 1st place goes to Hilinai Ahia from Ke Kula Oʻnawahiokalaniopuu. Teacher is Paani Kelson, and essay title is “K Hoʻokoa a ka Hawaiʻi”.
• 2nd place goes to Hokuahonui Kalama from Ke Kula Oʻnawahiokalaniopuu. Teacher is Paani Kelson, and essay title is “ʻAʻohe Mea Nāna e Kūla’i”.
• 3rd place goes to Keola Kiyuna from Ke Kula Oʻnawahiokalaniopuu. Teacher is Paani Kelson, and essay title is “Ke ʻAno Pūkoʻa”.

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So, now that you know what’s happening, it’s time to make plans to go out to Waimea Valley Park to celebrate the achievements of these amazing students.

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