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Topic 3: Discuss the values you have learned by observing members
of your family.
Topic 4: Discuss your methods of coping with stress.
Tips for Concluding Your Essay
For any of the topics in this assignment, a summary of the main
points would be an appropriate concluding strategy, but consider
other alternatives, too.
If you used an anecdote or a particularly striking image in your
introduction, consider using a full-circle conclusion.
Topics 1 and 2 might lend themselves to a prediction conclusion—
a vote of confidence that you will overcome the obstacles to your
education or will reach your goals.
Check to make sure that you have not introduced any new material
in your conclusion.
Learning Objectives Review
LO1 Write a Some effective methods of conclusion are
variety of summarizing, recommending, predicting, coming
effective full circle, and using a quotation.
conclusions.
What are some
effective methods
of concluding an
