Essay Structure: Conclusion
Essay Structure: Conclusion
Overview
A conclusion ties the entire essay together by revisiting the main idea and reinforcing why it matters. It restates the thesis in fresh language, briefly reviews the key points, and finishes with a strong final idea that gives the reader a sense of closure and purpose.
Do the following
Restate the thesis in a new way
Summarize the main points
End with a strong closing idea
Don't do the following
Introduce new arguments
Add new evidence
Repeat sentences word‑for‑word
Structure
Restated thesis → Summary → Final thought
Summary
A strong conclusion reminds the reader of your central argument, highlights the major insights from the body paragraphs, and leaves them with a final thought that feels complete and meaningful—without adding new information or repeating earlier sentences. If you want, I can shape this into a shorter tagline for your site.