Conclusions and Citations Where we begin Short conclusions
Conclusions and Citations
Where we begin. . . • Short conclusions that: – rewrite thesis statement or attempt to rephrase it by moving around a few words. – Restate (summarize) verbatim the points already mentioned in the essay.
How we change. . . • Rethink your argument. – Has it evolved over the course of your essay? (It should. ) – How could you completely restate reemphasize - reinterpret your thesis statement so that it isn’t just being repeated?
How we change cont. . . • Broaden your argument beyond the points you made in your paper. – Can your topic/argument be applied to another story, poem, or life experience? – Can we learn something from what you have discussed in your paper? • WARNING: Don’t go too far outside of the realm of your paper. Don’t force it.
Conclusion Evaluation. . . • Does your conclusion draw together your main points? (HINT: This does NOT mean rewriting each of your main points. That is repetitive. ) • Does your conclusion usher the reader out of your paper (i. e. give them something to consider or ponder)? (HINT: Don’t go too far. )
MLA Citation • When you use lines from the song or songs in your essay, you need to cite them properly. • By reflecting that “They didn’t have you where I come from, ” the speaker in the song is able to present a certain longing for something she didn’t know she was missing (“Lullaby” 1). As the song progresses, we learn that “life began when [she] saw [her baby’s] face” (3).
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