Crafting Effective Conclusion Paragraphs for Enduring Issues Essays

The video tutorial explains how to write a conclusion paragraph for an enduring issues essay. It covers three main tasks: restating the enduring issue and the civilizations discussed, evaluating the impact of the issue as positive or negative, and analyzing how the issue has changed or remained the same over time. The tutorial uses examples like the impact of geography on Egypt, the Indus Valley, and modern-day India, emphasizing the use of technology to adapt to these impacts.

What is the primary purpose of the conclusion paragraph in an enduring issues essay?

• To introduce new issues

• To summarize the main points

• To provide a bibliography

• To bring the reader back to the purpose of the writing

What should you start with in the conclusion paragraph?

• Restating the enduring issue and the civilizations discussed

• Introducing a new issue

• Listing references

• Providing a counter-argument

What is the first step in writing the conclusion paragraph?

• Introducing a new civilization

• Discussing the issue's impact over time

• Restating the enduring issue

• Evaluating the impact of the issue

When evaluating the impact of the issue, what should you consider?

• The technological advancements made

• The geographical location of the civilizations

• Whether the impact was positive or negative

• The number of civilizations affected

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How should you determine if the impact of the issue was positive or negative?

• By evaluating each civilization individually

• By looking at modern-day impacts

• By comparing it with other issues

• By considering the geographical location

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What should you do after restating the enduring issue?

• Provide a bibliography

• Summarize the introduction

• Evaluate the impact of the issue

• Introduce a new issue

What is the ultimate goal when discussing the impact of the issue over time?

• To compare the issue with other issues

• To provide a detailed historical timeline

• To list all the civilizations affected

• To determine if the issue has changed or stayed the same

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What should you consider when discussing the issue's impact over time?

• The number of civilizations affected

• Whether the impact has stayed the same or changed

• The geographical location of the civilizations

• The technological advancements made

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Which phrase indicates the continuity of the issue over time?

• Across time

• In the beginning

• In conclusion

• For example

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What is the purpose of using specific language in the conclusion?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To show the continuity or change of the issue over time

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new concepts