Persuasive Conclusions

Persuasive Writing- Conclusion

Steps to Writing a Conclusion

• Re-read your paper or paper outline

• Restate you thesis

• Summarize your body paragraphs

  • 1 sentence per paragraph

• Call to action or why your topic matters

Restate the thesis statement

• Should not be the same thesis statement

• Change the wording

• Examples:

  • Thesis: By using genetic engineering the world can become a healthier, safer place for people to live.

  • Genetic engineering creates more opportunities for people to live happier and healthier lives.

Multiple Choice

You should restate your thesis statement word for word in the conclusion.

• true

• false

Summarize your three main points

• Summarize each of you main points/body paragraphs in a single sentence

• Do not introduce any new information

Reveal a call to action

• This sentence is only included in your conclusion if it is needed.

• Not every argument or persuasive paper will have a call to action.

• If you do use a call to action, you are telling the reader to: do something, stop doing something, say something, stop saying something, buy something, try something, etc.

Why is you topic relevant?

• In this sentence, you are demonstrating what the consequences are if the reader doesn't agree with your point of view.

• Answers the question So what? or is called the Consider this statement

• This sentence adds drama to your argumentative paper or pulls at the reader's heartstrings

Multiple Choice

The first sentence in your conclusion is...

• The call to action

• Acknowledging the opposition

• The So what? or Consider this statement

• Restated thesis statement

Multiple Choice

What comes after your restated thesis statement?

• Summary of main points

• The clever one-liner

• The call to action

• The So what? or Consider this statement

Multiple Select

What comes after the summary of your main points? (choose all that apply)

• Restated thesis

• A clever one-liner

• The call to action

• Why your topic is relevant

Putting it all together

The use of group grades as an assessment method poses substantial challenges, including diminished student motivation, disregarded individual accountability, and perpetuation of inherent unfairness.
Students' satisfaction with their academic performance decreases when their contributions are not recognized individually. This lack of acknowledgement leads to a failure to uphold individual accountability, a crucial aspect of the learning process. This can also lead to students perceiving the entire grading process as unfair. Educators must reconsider the reliance on group grades and explore alternative assessment methods that prioritize individual effort, foster intrinsic motivation, and ensure fairness. By doing so, educational institutions can create a more equitable learning environment that empowers students to thrive and achieve their full potential.