ELSAC Workout: Academic Writing 4, Conclusions

ELSAC Workout: Academic Writing 4, Conclusions
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Get Writing Fit!

review the content of a typical conclusion
consider how to paraphrase the thesis statement

Level: Foundation
Time: approx. 15 mins
Suggested next workout: Academic Writing 5, Proofreading

Extra support: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/globalpad/openhouse/academicenglishskills/writing/conclusions/#ingredient

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvs9IpA5O2s

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Material developed by Hebe Wong, Johanna Klassen, Alison Wood.

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a. and in fact, more innocent people than criminals are killed or injured by police guns.

b. such action should be taken as soon as possible, to avoid the cost of more lives lost on our streets.

c. fear or anxiety can cause them to make a wrong decision.

d. This essay has clearly illustrated that police should not carry guns when going about their normal duties in public.

e. Therefore, we recommend that the government should remove guns from the police officers' equipment during their daily patrols.

f. In countries where police do carry guns, the crime rate is no less than in countries where they don't,

g. Also, the police themselves admit that carrying a gun is an unwanted responsibility because

h. Although we haven't considered the financial cost of doing so,

1. The conclusion should remind your readers about the thesis statement in the introduction.
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2. You should paraphrase your thesis statement in the conclusion.
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3. Conclusions should include a brief summary of the main points of your discussion.
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4. You should never admit to any limitations in your report.
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5. It's good to make a recommendation based on your conclusion.
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6. You should explain why your conclusion is relevant and/or important.
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7. You can add new information to the concluding paragraph.
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8. The conclusion should be memorable - it's the last thing your reader will read.
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Notice that the 'shape' of the conclusion is different from that of an introduction.
The beginning of the conclusion is focused on the topic of the writing, but becomes wider to show its relevance to the larger society.

Thesis statements from introduction

1. Five strong environmental reasons for limiting the world's population growth are explored here.

2. We argue that environmental problems could be the cause of conflict between countries in the future.

3. Despite its association with warfare, energy produced from nuclear fission is an effective solution to the fossil fuel problem.

4. This report supports the idea that all developed countries should allow refugees to remain and work.

5. Although students who have a part-time job can help pay for their education, students shouldn't work part-time because both their academic studies and health will be negatively affected.

6. This essay argues that smoking should not be banned in public places for three main reasons.

7. By exploring how three families cope with dementia, we conclude that the government should provide more care facilities.

a. If governments legislate effectively against nuclear conflict, there is nothing to lose and much to gain from nuclear energy.

b. This report has shown that the stress placed on our environment by an increasing population is unsustainable.

c. As the damage to our environment worsens, nations may take action in the form of war.

d. Having considered several factors, we conclude that the government should permit smoking in outdoor public facilities.

e. These three case studies show that more facilities specializing in the care of dementia patients, should be provided by the government.

f. If wealthier nations do not offer settlement and employment opportunities to refugees, the long term consequences will be disastrous for all.

g. Part-time employment for full-time students places a heavy burden on their health and study success.

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1. Warm up for the workout

Practice 1.1

2. Flexible wording of your thesis statement

Final Result of Writing 4