What is the purpose of a conclusion?

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Writing a Conclusion
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• What is the purpose of a conclusion?
• Clearly connect the introduction and body with
  insightful comments / analysis
• Wrap up the writing in a satisfactory way
• Give the reader something to think about

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Writing a Conclusion

• Strategies for a Good Conclusion
• Echo a theme from the introduction (not a
  repetition!)
• End with a quote from an expert
• End with an interesting fact
• End with dialogue from an anecdote
• Tie it up with a short story
• Show your point with an anecdote
• End with a prediction
• What are the consequences?
• Offer a Solution
• End with a question
• A So what question can help to restate the
  important points
• Give your reader something to think about

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Writing a Conclusion

• A persuasive Call-to-Action
• Ask the reader to do something or make something
  happen
• Must be
• Specific
• Realistic
• Stated as a polite command