Guidelines for an Effective Conclusion

A creative and thought-provoking conclusion will keep your writing on your reader's mind long after she's finished reading.The conclusion paragraph is an important component of your writing. It is the last part that the reader will read, so it must be strong and memorable. The purpose of the conclusion is to summarize your writing; you can do this in several ways without sounding repetitive.
  1. Stress the Importance of the Topic

    • Use the conclusion to point to the future and highlight the ramifications if the points in your writing are not addressed. You can also summarize the points in your writing in a more-persuasive way. Point out the information that proves how important each point is. However, don't be repetitive when using this technique. Never use the same wording that you used earlier in the writing. Although you should not bring up any new points in the conclusion, you can offer new insights into each point to make your conclusion interesting.

    Stir the Reader to Action

    • Offer solutions to the problem that was addressed in your writing. Outline steps that the reader could take to begin to improve the issue. If you are writing about a book or film, suggest steps that the characters could take in the future to further remedy the situation. The problem in the book or film may be a reality in the reader’s life, so they would apply to him. Do not to word the solutions as commands. Word them as suggestions so the reader will not feel defensive and will therefore be more receptive.

    Offer an Opinion

    • Depending on what you are writing, it may not be appropriate to offer your opinion in the body of your writing. However, the conclusion can be a good place for the your observations on the issue. It’s important to stay on topic and not go off on a tangent. Only refer to points that were addressed in the body of the writing. The conclusion is not the place to bring in new information.

    Keep the Reader Thinking

    • Leave the reader with thought-provoking questions that relate to the topic. You could also refer to a quote or short story that ties in well with the body of the writing. End your writing in such a way that will keep the reader’s attention even after she has finished reading.

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