| How to write a good conclusion |
| The topic of the essay was: Television has a negative impact on children and teenagers. What do you think about this? |
The conclusion draws together the main ideas presented in the essay. It is an important component being the last impression readers have of the essay. Aim to write it in a manner that will make the readers reflect and thus think about your essay long after they have finished reading it.
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| Make sure, the conclusion: |
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Restates and answers the main question asked by the topic |
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Summarizes the main points from each of the body paragraphs |
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Suggests possible solutions if issues have been raised in the body paragraphs |
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Has a final statement that expresses your stance on the topic and tells the reader that the discussion has ended |
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| The conclusion: |
As is increasingly becoming evident, television is proving to be more harmful than beneficial1. Unless alternative means of amusement are readily available, people will resort to watching television2. Increasing the number of parks and playgrounds in urban areas is one possible measure that can be taken to see that children get an opportunity to play outdoors3. This will automatically take care of health issues arising out of a sedentary lifestyle4. Changing the content and quality of prime time TV programs will ensure that children are not exposed to harmful shows5. A conscious effort made by all family members to switch off the TV set and sit down for a family dinner can reinforce family ties6. While these are just some suggestions to counteract the adverse effect of TV, all of us collectively need to think how we can prevent TV from ruling our lives7.
Now, let's see how the conclusion fulfills the 4 points mentioned above. |
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| Explaining the conclusion: |
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Sentence 1 answers the main question asked by the topic. It is restating the stance that has been adopted throughout the essay-that television is harmful. |
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Sentence 2 makes it clear that you are going to suggest solutions to counteract this problem. |
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Sentences 3, 4, 5, and 6 are examples of some concrete steps that can be taken to curb excessive watching of television in children. Through these examples, the main concerns are being restated but in a different manner.
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Note: You may need to repeat the same point in the course of your essay; it is thus important that you do so in a different way. One of the methods is to provide solutions to the points of concern you have raised in the body paragraphs. The solutions serve to actually reiterate your concerns.
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Sentence 7 closes the essay and also invites the readers to actively reflect and think of ways to control and curb the issue.
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In the next issue, you will learn to use transitional words and phrases. Judicious use of these elements helps you to effect a smooth flow between the various paragraphs and makes your writing reader-friendly and well-organized.
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