Title: Conclusions
1Conclusions
2Attention Getter
Introduction
Necessary Background
Thesis
Remember this example of an introduction? Where
we go from our most broad sentence to our most
specific sentence?
3Thesis (reworded)
3 prongs (reworded)
Conclusions
Epiphany
4Thesis (reworded)
The thesis in a conclusion is NOT identical to
the thesis from the introduction. This thesis
includes the argument, but not the 3 prongs to
support the argument. You need to remind the
reader of the papers argument.
3 prongs (reworded)
Conclusions
Epiphany
5Thesis (reworded)
In the middle section of the conclusion
paragraph, remind your reader of the evidence.
Look back at your body paragraphs for the most
effective evidence. This support should NOT
simply be copied and pasted from your body
paragraphs.
3 prongs (reworded)
Conclusions
Epiphany
6Thesis (reworded)
The epiphany is normally the most difficult part
of the conclusion paragraph to write. Focus on
the big picture idea instead of your argument.
3 prongs (reworded)
- What idea should the reader take away from the
paper?
Conclusions
- What idea from the paper applies to the readers
life?
- What is this essay really about?
- What thematic element does the paper explain?
- What is said about this topic?
Epiphany