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02.09 Writing an Effective Conclusion - Coggle Diagram
02.09 Writing an Effective Conclusion
Elements of Informative/Explanatory Writing
deas
Evidence, opinions, reasons, or experiences that inform the writing
Organization
Progression of ideas from the introduction to conclusion
Voice
The way words and phrases are used to develop tone and increase reader interest
Word Choice
Concrete and specific words and phrases; use of figurative language
Sentence Fluency
The way sentences are formed and connect throughout the writing
Conventions
The use of proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar
Informative/Explanatory Writing: The Difference
Informative
Increases knowledge of a subject or concept.
What something is
What something looks like
What something is made of
Explanatory
Explains a procedure, process, or concept.
Focuses on:
How something functions
How something behaves
How something works
Why things happen
Focuses on just the facts:
Tips for Writing Effective Conclusion Paragraphs.
Restate the main idea from the thesis statement.
Wrap up by summarizing the main points of the body of the essay.
Leave a final impression with the reader.
The conclusion will sound very similar to your introductory paragraph, but it won't contain exactly the same words.
Do not introduce any new information in the conclusion.
Informative/Explanatory Writing: Work Together
For Example
If someone asked you to write about how teenagers find jobs, you would first have to inform them of the facts:
The types of jobs available
The skills required for those jobs
The teens' interests
The teens' skills
Then you would have to use that information to explain the process a teenager would use to find a job.