Drawing Conclusions

1. What is a conclusion in research writing?

• A summary of the research topic without mentioning key findings

• A detailed explanation of new ideas not discussed in the study

• A final section that summarizes key findings and reinforces the study’s significance

• A collection of all citations and references

2. What is the main purpose of a conclusion in research?

• To introduce new arguments and findings

• To restate key findings and provide closure to the research

• To include long quotations and extra data

• To start a new research topic

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong conclusion?

• It restates the research problem and key findings

• It introduces brand-new arguments and evidence

• It provides recommendations or implications for future research

• It reinforces the significance of the study

4. What should a good conclusion always include?

• A detailed discussion of the methodology

• Provides a final insight or reflection

• A list of all research limitations in detail

• A lengthy discussion on unrelated topics

5. (True/False) A good conclusion should restate the thesis statement using the same exact words as in the introduction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

6. (True/False) A conclusion should summarize key findings without adding personal opinions that are not supported by research.

• TRUE

• FALSE

7. (True/False) Conclusions encourage further thought or action, may inspire readers to apply findings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

8. Which of the following is a good concluding signal phrase?

• "To begin with..."

• "Next, we will discuss..."

• "Another example is..."

• "In conclusion..."

9. Which concluding phrase is best for summarizing research findings?

• "To summarize, the results indicate..."

• "On the other hand, the findings show..."

• "For instance, the study reveals..."

• "This paper will examine..."

10. Which concluding phrase is most appropriate when providing recommendations based on research?

• "In contrast, the study suggests that..."

• "For example, we learned that...

• "Based on the findings, it is recommended that..."

• "The first reason to consider is..."