Conclusion

The conclusion draws together the threads of the essay to arrive at some useful outcome or judgement.

A conclusion should:

• Tie together comments made earlier in the essay.
• Sum up what has been said in response to the terms of the question.
• Make claims that carry some weight and are within the terms of the question.
• Show some insight into the topic.

A conclusion should not:

• Be a re-worded introduction.
• Continue a discussion.
• Bring in new material or supporting evidence.

Make your conclusion stronger by:

• Making a single statement which sums up your opinion.
• Raising a question that encourages the reader to think.
• Answering a question you may have raised in your introduction.