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of your essay, making sure to use different wording than you used in
your thesis and topic sentences. Your final sentence brings the essay

to a close.

In the following example, the writer recaps the major points, then ends

with a strong, final-sounding statement.

Example of a Summary Conclusion

During my tour of duty with the Air Force, I received hands-on

experience in electronics, furthered my education, and developed

confidence in my ability to handle my own life. I never piloted a

plane in the Air Force, but in so many other ways, I learned to
soar.

Exercise 6-1 Analyzing a Summary

Conclusion

1. From the above summary conclusion, try to determine the

major points of the essay it concludes. In what order were they
most likely presented?

2. Consider the following possible versions of the ending
sentence. Which do you think is the strongest? Which is the

weakest? Why?