Writing Concluding Paragraphs

Restate the thesis and give a final thought.

Examples

• In conclusion, schools should...

Key rules

• A conclusion restates the thesis in new words, summarises key points and ends with a final thought
• Do not introduce new evidence
• End with a sentence that feels complete

Common mistakes

• In conclusion, schools should... (and then new arguments) → In conclusion, schools should adopt flexible timetables, because the benefits for students outweigh the costs.

Use cases

• Essay endings
• Report conclusions
• Presentation closings