Writing a Strong Conclusion
The conclusion is your last chance to leave the reader with a clear sense of your position and why it holds. A strong ending restates the thesis, ties the argument together and closes with impact — without introducing anything new.
1. Restate the thesis
Return to your thesis, but rephrase it rather than copying it word for word. You have now presented the evidence, so the restatement should sound like a position that has been earned rather than merely announced.
2. Summarise the argument
Briefly connect the main claims back to the thesis. Do not repeat every detail; one or two sentences that trace the shape of your reasoning are enough.
3. Close with impact
End on a sentence that gives the reader a reason to remember the argument — a call to action, a look at the larger implication, or a return to the idea in your hook. Aim for a note of resolution rather than a brand-new claim.
A sample conclusion
“Limiting phone use during class is not about rejecting technology but about protecting the focus that learning requires. When phones are put away, students retain more, participate more fully and feel less pressure to respond to every notification. Schools that treat the classroom as a place for undivided attention give their students the conditions they need to succeed.”
Common conclusion mistakes
- Introducing a new argument or piece of evidence at the last minute.
- Apologising with phrases like “this is just my opinion.”
- Ending abruptly without linking the argument back to the thesis.
The conclusion usually follows the counterargument paragraph, so see how to write a counterargument to position it correctly, or review argumentative essay examples for full essays.