#AcWriMo Writing conclusions?

Our tip of the day over on X was to check your conclusion to ensure you have summarised the key points and arguments you've presented in your paper. In this blog post, discover some useful tips for writing a strong academic conclusion that will leave a lasting impression on your readers.

Restate your thesis statement: Begin your conclusion by restating your thesis statement in a paraphrased form. summarising the main argument and/or purpose of your paper to remind readers of the focal point.

Summarise key points: Briefly summarise the main points and/or arguments of your paper, and highlight the most important findings and/or insights.

Connect to the introduction: Link your conclusion back to the introduction, showing how your research and/or arguments have addressed your questions and/or objectives.?

Discuss the significance: Explain why your research is important and how it contributes to knowledge in your field.

Discuss implications: Consider the implications and/or potential applications of your findings, and how your work might impact future research, policy, or practice.

Offer Recommendations: Briefly outline any specific actions or recommendations, particularly if your research paper suggests practical applications.

Consider Limitations: Shows that you are aware of the boundaries of your research to add credibility to your work.

Future Research: Suggest areas for future research, and show your research to be part of the ongoing conversation in your field.

Be positive: Write in a positive tone and emphasize the contributions of your work.

Avoid new information: The conclusion is not the place to introduce new ideas or information, focus on summarising what you have already discussed in the paper.

Be Concise: Get straight to the point, keep your conclusion focused, and avoid any unnecessary repetition.

You can find more tips on writing your conclusion on the sites listed below.

University of North Carolina: The Writing Center?

This handout will explain the functions of conclusions, offer strategies for writing effective ones, help you evaluate conclusions you’ve drafted, and suggest approaches to avoid.

Link: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/conclusions/#:~:text=One%20or%20more%20of%20the%20following%20strategies%20may,study.%20...%206%20Point%20to%20broader%20implications.%20

Newcastle University: Writing Introductions and Conclusions

Read a text summary on how to write introductions and conclusions.

Link: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/academic-skills-kit/writing/academic-writing/writing-introductions-and-conclusions/