Public Transportation and Essay Conclusions

This video tutorial teaches how to write a compelling essay conclusion that leaves readers thinking. It emphasizes the importance of restating the thesis in a new way, highlighting positive changes, and making a plea for action. The tutorial provides a detailed example using public transportation to illustrate these points. It concludes with a call to action, encouraging readers to implement the changes discussed.

What is the primary goal of a conclusion in an essay?

• To provide a bibliography

• To introduce new arguments

• To leave the reader thinking

• To summarize the introduction

Why is it important to make the reader feel the importance of the topic?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To prevent them from feeling unresolved

• To ensure they remember the essay

What should you avoid when restating your thesis?

• Repeating it in the same way

• Using examples

• Using strong words

• Making it longer

What is the first step in writing a conclusion paragraph?

• Write a bibliography

• Introduce a new topic

• Restate your thesis in a different way

• Summarize the body paragraphs

What is a benefit of using public transportation according to the example?

• Increased traffic

• Higher pollution

• More expensive commutes

• More closely knit communities

How can public transportation impact the environment?

• Increase pollution

• Have no effect

• Increase traffic

• Decrease pollution

What should you ask yourself to identify positive changes?

• What new arguments can I add?

• What positive changes will happen?

• How can I make the essay longer?

• What can I remove from the essay?

What is a potential benefit of taking the bus or subway?

• More pollution

• Higher costs

• Saving gas money

• Longer commutes

What should you include in your conclusion to encourage action?

• A plea for action

• A list of references

• A new argument

• A summary of the introduction

What is the final step in crafting a conclusion?

• Restate the introduction

• Add a plea for action

• Introduce a new argument

• Summarize the body