How to Write a Powerful Conclusion for an Argumentative Essay

This video tutorial teaches how to write a compelling conclusion for an argumentative essay. It covers the importance of a strong conclusion, common mistakes to avoid, and provides a step-by-step guide to summarizing arguments, restating the thesis, identifying solutions, and presenting consequences of inaction. The tutorial emphasizes the need for a conclusion that leaves a lasting impact on the reader.

What are the key components of a strong conclusion for an argumentative essay?

• Providing a summary of unrelated topics, asking questions, and ending abruptly

• Restating the introduction, listing all references, and making a joke

• Summarizing the argument, identifying a solution, and stating the consequence of inaction

• Introducing new arguments, providing a bibliography, and thanking the reader

When structuring a concluding paragraph, what should you do after restating the thesis?

• Include a quote from a famous person

• Add a personal anecdote

• Review the reasons and key evidence

• Introduce a new argument

How can you effectively restate your thesis in the conclusion?

• Make it less assertive to avoid controversy

• Use the exact same words as in the introduction

• Rephrase it in a more argumentative tone

• Ignore the thesis and focus on new ideas

What is one example of a solution to improve sanitation mentioned in the lesson?

• Introducing new toilets funded by the Gates Foundation

• Providing free bottled water

• Building more hospitals

• Increasing taxes for sanitation projects

What consequence of inaction is highlighted in the lesson regarding access to clean water in Africa?

• Continued struggle for survival

• Decreased population growth

• Increased tourism

• Improved economic conditions