How to Write an Essay Conclusion That Actually Adds Value
Most UK essay conclusions are summary paragraphs that waste 200 words. Here's what a first-class conclusion does instead.
A conclusion that summarises is a missed opportunity. The reader just read the essay; they don't need it summarised. They need synthesis.
The three moves
1. Restate the argument in a sharper form than the introduction. 2. Synthesise what the evidence collectively shows. 3. Point outward - implications, limitations, or what further research should ask. Never introduce new evidence.
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