Conclusion

First, there are some things you should not do in a conclusion:

	Don't apologize for your paper!
	Don't introduce a major new point:  go back and re-write the body if you forgot something important.
	Don't focus on one of the minor points from the paper:  conclude by referring to the major ideas.

Here are some of the things you may decide to do in your conclusion:

	Summarize your main points (but don't use exactly the same words you used earlier).
	Personalize:  use a personal example or give a personal opinion.
	Generalize:  Compare your topic to a similar one, or apply your conclusion to another context.
	Suggest results or consequences
	Offer a solution, encourage the reader to take action.

Here are some examples.  (The thesis and a brief outline are given, so the conclusion will make sense.)

1.  Thesis:  types of corruption in Mexico.

                A.  bribes (mordida)
                B.  politicians stealing public money
                C.  corrupt media

Conclusion:

Ultimately, these three kinds of corruption are           consequence
the ones that hold back the progress of Mexico.
It will be difficult for Mexico to go forward as            summary
long as we have the Mordida, the illegal enrich-
ment of government officials, and mass media
that are controlled by a corrupt government.
Mexicans must open their eyes and wake up            
from the dream of lies and courageously trans-           solution/action
form the fake democratic government to a
realistic, reasonable and fair government.

2.  Thesis:  causes of karoshi-- death from
                 overwork

                A.  Japanese labor environment
                B.  "volunteer" work
                C.  diligent national character

Conclusion:

Karoshi happens because of the three causes            summary
discussed in this paper.  The solution is simple,
to reduce working time.  However, this won't           solution
happen until Japanese-style management is               opinion
changed.  And before anything else, the Japan-
ese government must admit the existence of
the problem.  Until this happens I will continue         personal
being anxious about karoshi.  It's because of             detail
my father.  Today again he must leave his house
at 6 a.m. to get to his office, and he will work
late tonight.  My only hope is he will retire before
he dies from overwork.

3.  Thesis:  Genetic engineering can be good for
     the environment.

                A.  Con:  possible negative results
                B.  Pro:  genetic engineering to protect
                              the environment
                C.  Pro:   to protect animals
                D.  Pro:   to protect us from natural disasters

Conclusion:

I agree when someone says genetic engineering         summary
may have negative results, but I want to say I
think it has many more positive results.  Every-        generalizes
thing humans invent has counter results.  For            compares
example, humans invented the car for conven-
ience, but the car brought problems like accidents
and pollution.  However, most of us would agree
that the car brings more positive than negative
results.  In the same way, we should develop
genetic engineering and then study the results.
I'm sure we can find solutions.

4.  Thesis:  causes of eating disorders in children

                A.  media images
                B.  pressure from parents
                C.  pressure from peers

Conclusion:

As I mentioned above, children are in danger of         summary
eating disorders due to low self-esteem created
by the media, and pressure from parents and
others.  This problem requires social and per-
sonal attention to be solved.  The most import-          solution
ant is the care and love of parents to support
their children's health.  I experienced all of the           personalizes
common causes of eating disorders but I didn't
develop serious symptoms because my parents
listened and told me how important my health
was.  Taking this time to listen and talk is not            solution/
difficult, so any parents can take this important          action
first step.

5.  Thesis:  Why it is difficult to get older patients
                 to change their lifestyle to live longer.

                A.  focus on particular problem
                      rather than general health
                B.  old people are stubborn
                C.  lifestyle changes affect quality
                     of life

Conclusion:

My uncle passed away last year because of a             personalizes
heart attack.  He had just turned 60.  He wasn't                &
a drinker, but a heavy smoker, and ate too much        summarizes
high-calorie food.  He never listened to caution           by example
and said, "This is my life.  I will do whatever I
want, and then die."  One day after a big dinner
he played golf, fell unconscious, and died a few
days later.  This was the life he expected, so we
couldn't say it was sad for him.  What is most
important for a patient?  It is very complicated
when we consider the patient's quality of life.