If your essay was long and complex, sometimes difficult to follow, in the conclusion you'll want to recap your ideas in a clear, summarizing manner. You want your readers to understand the message you intended to communicate. However, if your essay was short and simple, don't insult your readers by restating at length the ideas they already understand. Strike a balance according to what you feel your readers need. In a short essay (600 words or less), any recapitulation should be brief (about 2 sentences), and rephrased in a fresh way, not just cut and pasted from the thesis.
Leave a memorable impression
To leave this memorable impression, try . . .
- giving a thought-provoking quotation
- describing a powerful image
- talking about consequences or implications
- stating what action needs to be done
- ending on an interesting twist of thought
- explaining why the topic is important
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Vocabulary
Read and practice the following vocabulary list:
http://quizlet.com/13994777/the-writing-process-vocabulary-flash-cards/
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Task: Write a conclusion to the topic "Traffic congesion is a big problem in Qatar". Post your conclusion to the blog section. Make sure you include some of the techniques mentioend in this page or in the video.
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http://www1.aucegypt.edu/academic/writers/conclusion.htm