Strengthening Your Argument: Reflecting on the Consequences of Inaction

The video tutorial teaches how to revise concluding paragraphs by reflecting on the consequences of inaction. It emphasizes the importance of a call to action to motivate readers to engage and make changes. The tutorial outlines steps to revise conclusions, using examples to illustrate how to effectively incorporate a call to action and reflect on potential consequences if the argument is ignored.

What is the primary purpose of a call to action in a concluding paragraph?

• To introduce new arguments

• To motivate readers to take action

• To provide background information

• To summarize the main points

What is a common mistake writers make in concluding paragraphs?

• Writing too briefly

• Using informal language

• Failing to include a call to action

• Including too many statistics

Which step is NOT part of creating an effective concluding paragraph?

• Introducing new evidence

• Reflecting on the consequences of inaction

• Producing reasons for the reader to pay attention

• Revising the conclusion to include a warning

What should you consider when revising your concluding paragraph?

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The direct engagement with the reader

• The inclusion of unrelated topics

• The length of the paragraph

Why might you end a concluding paragraph with a question?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To engage the reader further

• To introduce a new topic

• To confuse the reader