Like in a conversation, an essay needs an appropriate closing.
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Instead of "goodbye," or "I'll talk to you later," though, an essay's closing or conclusion is more like a recap. It's a chance for you to remind your reader of the arguments you've made in your essay, and let them know that they are coming to the end. Imagine that you are having a conversation with a friend. She is telling you all about a book she just finished reading. After she tells you about the story and why she liked it so much, she quickly stands up and walks away. Would this feel unusual to you? Conversations don't end simply because you are done talking about what you want to talk about. There needs to be some sort of closing, like saying "goodbye," or "I'll talk to you later," or "we should do this again sometime." Essays work the same way. |
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The conclusion is where you recap your essay and create a closing for your reader. It's your opportunity to:
Think of your conclusion as a mirror version of your introduction, going from specific details that you have already discussed back to general details. Do not introduce any new ideas that were not previously identified in your essay in your conclusion.
(adapted from University of Arizona Global Campus, n.d.)
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