It is claimed that 90 per cent of international students’ conclusions are plagiarised.
Distinguishing between the various types of conclusions
Summarising conclusion
Externalising conclusion
Editorial conclusion
Steps in writing a summary conclusion
Return to the topic of the study
Restate the purpose of the paper
Briefly describe the main research elements
Explain the implications or results of these research elements
Summarise your points
Writing Tips
Optimise the clarity of the thesis, main ideas and factual summaries
Try to use the basic generalised conclusion essay form as much as possible
Select only the most relevant thesis ideas and arguments in the summary paragraph
Match the conclusion to the length of the paper (e.g., a 3-page paper contains approximately 5-7 summary sentences)
Avoid writing pitfalls
Key evidence or analyses not mentioned in the text
Short closing statements (e.g., “In conclusion,” “To conclude,” “In summary”)
Vague statements that weaken the argument (e.g., “There are good points on both sides of this issue”)
New ideas or added references in the conclusion
Avoid writing a conclusion that is overly emotional, favouring analysis and leaving the reader with a clear and unambiguous impression.
