- Frame your essay by reminding your readers of something you referred to in your introduction and by reminding readers of your main point.
- End on a strong note: a quotation, a question, a suggestion, a reference to something you talked about in the introduction, a humorous insightful comment, a call to action, or a look to the future.
What to Avoid
- Do not use the obvious "In conclusion."
- Do not apologize for the inadequacy of your argument ("I do not know much about this problem") or for holding your opinions ("I am sorry if you do not agree with me, but...").
- Do not use the identical wording you used in your introduction.
- Do not introduce totally new ideas. If you raise a new point at the end, readers might expect more details.
- Do not contradict what you said previously.
- Do not be too sweeping in your conclusions. Do not condemn the whole medical profession, for example, because on person you know had a bad time in one hospital.
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