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Conclusions

Conclusions. Getting over that last hurdle. My own personal feelings…. I hate writing conclusions!. Why, Mrs. Wittkamp?.

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Conclusions

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  1. Conclusions Getting over that last hurdle

  2. My own personal feelings… • I hate writing conclusions! • Why, Mrs. Wittkamp? Well, by the end, I already feel like I have said everything I have to say to prove my thesis. Anything I put in my conclusion is just going to repeat what I’ve already said!

  3. So how about we just skip conclusion writing altogether? • As much as I wish we could, we can’t. • Why not, Mrs. Wittkamp? • There are actually several reasons why not because there are several reasons why a conclusion is important.

  4. Importance of a Conclusion • It stresses how important the thesis (what you were trying to prove) really is. • It provides the reader with a sense of completeness and closure. • It leaves your reader with a lasting impression.

  5. So how can you make sure your conclusion accomplishes these things? • Synthesize, don’t summarize Rather than repeating what you’ve already said, show the reader how your supporting ideas all fit together. • Redirect your readers Give your readers something new to think about. Help them to think about what you wrote so that they can apply it to their own lives. • Challenge the reader Challenge the readers to answer a call of action. Get them to consider how they can use what you wrote in your paper to do something in their own lives.

  6. REMEMBER ESSAY STRUCTURE: • Go from specific (thesis) to broad • In other words, go from personal (your obstacle) to a general topic that anyone could relate to.

  7. Things to avoid: • Restating the EXACT thesis • “In conclusion,…”  too common! • “That’s why this was a hard obstacle.” • “So you can see I learned a lot.” • “So now I’ve told you…” • “Now you know my obstacle.” • Adding a new supporting detail that supports your thesis • Avoid 2nd POV = NO “you” (Use “we,” “people,” etc.) • Bossing the reader around or demanding them to do something

  8. Strategy #1: Strong Synthesis My brother’s team winning the lacrosse championship is only one example of how amazing of a captain he is. Overall, Luke embodies the “Finest Captain” with his leadership, perseverance, and dedication. These qualities extend beyond the lacrosse field as well. He is truly a role model to me as well as my other siblings. I know he will be successful in all of his future endeavors. All people would be extremely lucky to have a role model in their lives like I do. Takes the ideas from the body and shows how they fit together.

  9. Strategy #2: Challenge Reader My mom’s children, students, and fellow charity workers would all agree that she is worthy of the “Selfless Acts of Kindness” award. My mom spreads happiness to others in her life with all of the ways that she “pays it forward.” My mom’s efforts serve as a good reminder of how all people should be giving to those around them. If everyone set a goal for themselves to complete three acts of kindness every day, imagine how much more benevolent the world would be. It would be even more powerful if we didn’t have to imagine a world like that. Inspire them to do something or make a change using your experience.

  10. Strategy #3: Teach the Reader Between my sister, Jen’s, shopping excursions, treatment of others, and perfection of her appearance, there is no better person to receive the “Divine Diva” award. I have witnessed one too many of her “princess” moments not to award her this honor. Although her “diva ways” drive me up a wall, I still can’t ignore the fact that she is my sister. When she sets her diva qualities aside, she is a great sister who is fun to be around and offers the best advice. I suppose that all people have their good and bad qualities, just like my sister. I’ve realized, however, that when we love someone, we love them despite their flaws. After all, I may be partially deserving of the “Diva” award as well. Highlight something you have learned so that they can apply this lesson to their own lives

  11. Other Ideas: • Add personal insight (another way to synthesize) • How does overcoming this obstacle make you the person you are today? • From what you’ve discussed about this obstacle, how will it affect you in future? • Give a prediction • What other similar obstacles might you have to overcome? How might you handle them differently/similarly? • Give something new to think about • How can overcoming obstacles make a difference, in general, in people’s lives? How does can overcoming an obstacle change a person’s life?

  12. REMEMBER ESSAY STRUCTURE: • Go from specific (thesis) to broad • In other words, go from personal (your award) to a general topic that anyone could relate to. **It usually strengthens an essay to have something in your last sentence tie to your thesis!

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