Mastering Essay Conclusions

What is the primary goal of an essay's conclusion?

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize the essay's main points and their significance

• To present a new argument

• To repeat the thesis statement verbatim

What should the conclusion provide to the reader?

• A detailed biography of authors cited

• A strong impression of the essay's argument

• A list of references

• A preview of the next essay

How should you revisit your thesis in the conclusion?

• By ignoring the thesis statement

• By introducing a new thesis

• By copying the thesis statement exactly

• By rephrasing it to show progress

Why is it advised to avoid direct repetition of the thesis statement in the conclusion?

• To shorten the conclusion

• To demonstrate essay progression

• Because it's irrelevant

• To avoid plagiarism

What is the purpose of reviewing your main points in the conclusion?

• To summarize without adding new information

• To contradict the thesis

• To introduce new points

• To show the relationship between points

Why is it important to show the broader implications of your essay's argument?

• To repeat the introduction

• To raise new questions or suggest applications

• To fill space

• To confuse the reader

What is the effect of new accessibility tools according to the video?

• They only benefit those who use them

• They hinder technological progress

• They can alter perspectives and attitudes broadly

• They are unnecessary

What should you avoid including in your essay's conclusion?

• A summary of main points

• New evidence

• A restated thesis

• The significance of the argument

How can concluding phrases impact the strength of your conclusion?

• They are required

• They make it stronger

• They can weaken it

• They have no impact

What is a common mistake students make in their conclusions?

• Undermining their own argument

• Focusing only on positives

• Being too confident

• Being too brief