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The (PERSUASIVE) Essay: Conclusion and Citations

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Conclusions
Just as an introduction acts as a

bridge that transports your readers beyond their own opinion to consider yours, a conclusion can provide a bridge to help your readers make the transition back to their daily lives.
A conclusion should help them see

why your opinion and information should matter to them after they put your essay down.
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Return to the theme or themes in the

Conclusion Dos

introduction. This strategy brings the reader full circle. For example, if you begin by describing a scenario, you can end with the same scenario as proof that your essay is helpful in creating a new understanding.
Synthesize, don't summarize. Pull all of

your points together for the reader.

Propose a course of action, a solution to

an issue, or questions for further study. 5/2/12 Remember, you are trying to get them

Conclusion Donts
Beginning with an unnecessary,

overused phrase such as "in conclusion," "in summary," or "in closing."

Introducing a new idea or subtopic in

your conclusion.
Including evidence (quotations,

statistics, etc.) that should be in the body of the paper.

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A good conclusion example for should smoking be banned in restaurants?

Personal choice is a simple principle that is highly valued in our society. Banning smoking in public restaurants violates this principle and jeopardizes
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Citations
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http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resourc

citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstylei

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A strong piece of persuasive writing:

develops a clear controlling idea advances a knowledgeable

judgement
creates an organizing structure that

is appropriate to the needs, values, and interests of a specified audience

Arranges details, reasons, examples,

and anecdotes effectively and persuasively

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Some points to remember:

An inviting introduction gets the

reader started and gives clues about what is to come.

Thoughtful transitions link key points

and ideas
Sequencing should be logical,

purposeful, and effective.

A satisfying conclusion wraps it all up,

yet leaves the reader with something 5/2/12 to wonder about.

Essay Checklist
Revise your essay and go through the essay checklist with a partner.

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The week in review...

You reviewed strategies for writing

effective body paragraphs

You learned strategies for writing

effective conclusions
You reviewed the marking rubric for

this assignment
You reviewed a partners essay and

provided him or her with feedback

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written in ink double spaced. Due Thursday Nov. 24th.

Other tasks that were to be

completed for marks this week were:

A complete draft of your essay

(Tuesday)
An essay review checklist (Tuesday)
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