Writing Effective Conclusions

This tutorial guides viewers on writing a conclusion for a research paper in three steps: restating the thesis, explaining the topic's importance, and leaving a strong final thought. The video uses the example of Pearl Harbor to illustrate these steps, emphasizing the need to use different words when restating the thesis, providing a personal opinion on the topic's significance, and crafting a memorable final thought. The tutorial concludes by combining these elements into a cohesive conclusion and encourages viewers to apply these techniques in their writing.

What is the first step in writing a conclusion for a research paper?

• Summarize the entire paper

• Provide a bibliography

• Restate the thesis

• Introduce new arguments

Why is it important to restate the thesis in different words?

• To introduce new information

• To reinforce the main idea without repetition

• To make the paper longer

• To confuse the reader

What is the benefit of restating the thesis in new words?

• It summarizes the bibliography

• It makes the paper longer

• It reinforces the main idea

• It introduces new arguments

What is the purpose of the 'so what' step in a conclusion?

• To explain why the topic is significant

• To summarize the introduction

• To list references

• To introduce a new topic

How can you support your opinion in the 'so what' step?

• By using data and evidence

• By making assumptions

• By restating the introduction

• By ignoring the thesis

What should you focus on in the 'so what' step?

• The introduction

• The bibliography

• The length of the paper

• The significance of the topic

What is the goal of the final thought in a conclusion?

• To leave the reader with a lasting impression

• To summarize the bibliography

• To restate the introduction

• To introduce a new argument

What is the effect of leaving the reader with a 'bang'?

• It makes the conclusion longer

• It confuses the reader

• It introduces new information

• It ensures the reader remembers the paper

What is the final step in writing a conclusion?

• Restate the introduction

• Introduce new arguments

• Leave the reader with a final thought

• Summarize the bibliography

How can you make your conclusion impactful?

• By listing references

• By summarizing the introduction

• By leaving the reader with a final thought

• By introducing new topics