{"id":175,"date":"2018-06-04T10:45:24","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T10:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/sunycorning1020elec201819\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=175"},"modified":"2018-06-20T15:40:57","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T15:40:57","slug":"conclusions-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/sunycorning1020elec201819\/chapter\/conclusions-2\/","title":{"raw":"Conclusions","rendered":"Conclusions"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Conclusions<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Options for Conclusion Paragraphs<\/h3>\r\n<span id=\"E366\">You might be able to use one or a combination of these <\/span><span id=\"E367\">options<\/span><span id=\"E368\"> to make that last paragraph meaningful and satisfying for your reader<\/span><span id=\"E369\">.<\/span><span id=\"E370\"> Not all of these styles might be suitable for your particular essay, depending on its type, topic, or points already discussed in the body. Choose wisely.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E373\">Call to Action<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E374\">: This style is especially handy for argument papers dealing with a current issue. It <\/span><span id=\"E375\">urges<\/span><span id=\"E376\"> the audience to be involved, stay aware, contact important people, and so forth, though not necessarily giving exact directions on what to do.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E379\">Recommendation<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E380\">: If your essay\u2019s thesis and body paragraphs have illustrated a problem or a weakness within an event or situation, this style suggests <\/span><span id=\"E381\">specific<\/span><span id=\"E382\"> solutions or improvements.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E385\">Prediction<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E386\">: If the goal of your essay has been to recommend solutions to a problem, your conclusion can predict either<\/span><span id=\"E387\">:<\/span><span id=\"E388\"> A) what will likely happen if your recommendations are followed, or B) what will <\/span><span id=\"E389\">eventually <\/span><span id=\"E390\">happen if <\/span><span id=\"E391\">no changes are made.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E394\">Memorable Quote and Reflection<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E395\">: Did someone once say something that speaks to the whole of your subject? This person could have been a well-known figure, an expert on the subject, or even someone dear to you. After your thesis, bring in the quote. Then don\u2019t leave it alone; reflect on it and how it connects with your thesis and the whole importance of the topic.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E398\">Theme-Based (or People-Based) Reflection<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E399\">: This style is <\/span><span id=\"E400\">often a good choice<\/span><span id=\"E401\"> for essays of literary analysis. Very often, your thesis will be something like, \u201c[Insert story\/poem] shows\/illustrates that [insert theme] through [insert means].\u201d If your body paragraphs have been showing how the theme is illustrated in the story or poem, then use your conclusion to communicate the theme\u2019s relevance in the larger world, in society, or with people in general.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E404\">Compare\/Contrast Evaluation<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E405\">: It is not enough in a compare\/contrast essay to show how two things are similar or different. You must also explain <\/span><span id=\"E406\">why<\/span><span id=\"E407\"> this is important. Depending on your instructor\u2019s directions, the conclusion might also be the place for your evaluation of the two sides of an issue. <\/span><span id=\"E408\">W<\/span><span id=\"E409\">hich side has the stronger case and why?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E412\">Explanation of the Personal Effect<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E413\">: Given certain topics, it might be appropriate to conclude by explaining\u00a0how the subject had an emotional effect on you. How did experiencing or researching the topic change your outlook or behavior?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Pitfalls to Avoid<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E420\">Sheer<\/span><span id=\"E421\"> Summary and Repetition<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E422\">: <\/span><span id=\"E423\">Especially in a shorter essay (e.g. five-paragraph essay), <\/span><span id=\"E424\">a <\/span><span id=\"E425\">mere <\/span><span id=\"E426\">summary of the past few paragraphs might seem insulting to the reader\u2019s intelligence. Instead, integrate <\/span><span id=\"E427\">those<\/span><span id=\"E428\"> points, showing the reader how they all fit together.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E431\">Moving into an Unrelated or Too-Loosely Related Topic<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E432\">:<\/span><span id=\"E433\"> While you do want to give larger importance to the topic, you do not want to veer from your previous topic entirely. This will make the reader confused about what is really the essay\u2019s main idea.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E436\">Accidentally Writing Another Body Paragraph<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E437\">: <\/span><span id=\"E438\">Don\u2019t make your conclusion into another body paragraph by giving yet another reason for your thesis or giving more supporting details from the text. If it turns out to be another body paragraph, that can be a good thing, but you will still have to write an actual conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E441\">Self-Reference in the <\/span><span id=\"E442\">Writing<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E443\">: <\/span><span id=\"E444\">Don\u2019t refer to your essay (anywhere in your essay) or state that you are concluding it. Avoid writing words like, \u201cIn my essay I have written about\u2026\u201d or \u201cThis pretty much covers the subject,\u201d or even, \u201cIn conclusion\u2026\"<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span id=\"E447\">Apologetic Tone<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E448\">: <\/span><span id=\"E449\">Don\u2019t <\/span><span id=\"E450\">apologize<\/span><span id=\"E451\"> about what you have written<\/span><span id=\"E452\"> or how you have done it<\/span><span id=\"E453\">. Don\u2019t undermine your own purpose by writings statements like \u201cThis is only my opinion,\u201d or \u201cAlthough I don\u2019t know much about this subject, I have tried to show you that\u2026\"<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<h2>Conclusions<\/h2>\n<h3>Options for Conclusion Paragraphs<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"E366\">You might be able to use one or a combination of these <\/span><span id=\"E367\">options<\/span><span id=\"E368\"> to make that last paragraph meaningful and satisfying for your reader<\/span><span id=\"E369\">.<\/span><span id=\"E370\"> Not all of these styles might be suitable for your particular essay, depending on its type, topic, or points already discussed in the body. Choose wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E373\">Call to Action<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E374\">: This style is especially handy for argument papers dealing with a current issue. It <\/span><span id=\"E375\">urges<\/span><span id=\"E376\"> the audience to be involved, stay aware, contact important people, and so forth, though not necessarily giving exact directions on what to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E379\">Recommendation<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E380\">: If your essay\u2019s thesis and body paragraphs have illustrated a problem or a weakness within an event or situation, this style suggests <\/span><span id=\"E381\">specific<\/span><span id=\"E382\"> solutions or improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E385\">Prediction<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E386\">: If the goal of your essay has been to recommend solutions to a problem, your conclusion can predict either<\/span><span id=\"E387\">:<\/span><span id=\"E388\"> A) what will likely happen if your recommendations are followed, or B) what will <\/span><span id=\"E389\">eventually <\/span><span id=\"E390\">happen if <\/span><span id=\"E391\">no changes are made.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E394\">Memorable Quote and Reflection<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E395\">: Did someone once say something that speaks to the whole of your subject? This person could have been a well-known figure, an expert on the subject, or even someone dear to you. After your thesis, bring in the quote. Then don\u2019t leave it alone; reflect on it and how it connects with your thesis and the whole importance of the topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E398\">Theme-Based (or People-Based) Reflection<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E399\">: This style is <\/span><span id=\"E400\">often a good choice<\/span><span id=\"E401\"> for essays of literary analysis. Very often, your thesis will be something like, \u201c[Insert story\/poem] shows\/illustrates that [insert theme] through [insert means].\u201d If your body paragraphs have been showing how the theme is illustrated in the story or poem, then use your conclusion to communicate the theme\u2019s relevance in the larger world, in society, or with people in general.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E404\">Compare\/Contrast Evaluation<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E405\">: It is not enough in a compare\/contrast essay to show how two things are similar or different. You must also explain <\/span><span id=\"E406\">why<\/span><span id=\"E407\"> this is important. Depending on your instructor\u2019s directions, the conclusion might also be the place for your evaluation of the two sides of an issue. <\/span><span id=\"E408\">W<\/span><span id=\"E409\">hich side has the stronger case and why?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E412\">Explanation of the Personal Effect<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E413\">: Given certain topics, it might be appropriate to conclude by explaining\u00a0how the subject had an emotional effect on you. How did experiencing or researching the topic change your outlook or behavior?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pitfalls to Avoid<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E420\">Sheer<\/span><span id=\"E421\"> Summary and Repetition<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E422\">: <\/span><span id=\"E423\">Especially in a shorter essay (e.g. five-paragraph essay), <\/span><span id=\"E424\">a <\/span><span id=\"E425\">mere <\/span><span id=\"E426\">summary of the past few paragraphs might seem insulting to the reader\u2019s intelligence. Instead, integrate <\/span><span id=\"E427\">those<\/span><span id=\"E428\"> points, showing the reader how they all fit together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E431\">Moving into an Unrelated or Too-Loosely Related Topic<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E432\">:<\/span><span id=\"E433\"> While you do want to give larger importance to the topic, you do not want to veer from your previous topic entirely. This will make the reader confused about what is really the essay\u2019s main idea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E436\">Accidentally Writing Another Body Paragraph<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E437\">: <\/span><span id=\"E438\">Don\u2019t make your conclusion into another body paragraph by giving yet another reason for your thesis or giving more supporting details from the text. If it turns out to be another body paragraph, that can be a good thing, but you will still have to write an actual conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E441\">Self-Reference in the <\/span><span id=\"E442\">Writing<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E443\">: <\/span><span id=\"E444\">Don\u2019t refer to your essay (anywhere in your essay) or state that you are concluding it. Avoid writing words like, \u201cIn my essay I have written about\u2026\u201d or \u201cThis pretty much covers the subject,\u201d or even, \u201cIn conclusion\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span id=\"E447\">Apologetic Tone<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"E448\">: <\/span><span id=\"E449\">Don\u2019t <\/span><span id=\"E450\">apologize<\/span><span id=\"E451\"> about what you have written<\/span><span id=\"E452\"> or how you have done it<\/span><span id=\"E453\">. 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