THE completion of a text, whether it is a work or an essay, is something very important that must be considered during the entire textual planning process.
In the essay-argumentative texts, the conclusion helps the reader to understand what the writer thinks about the initial content.
Generally, this type of text follows the basic structure pattern, which is divided into three parts:
- Introduction
- Development
- Conclusion
In the final part, that is, at the conclusion of the text, we must make an overview of the ideas that were developed during the first two parts of the text and finish them off.
After all, what is a good conclusion?
Remember that a good text ending makes the reader satisfied with the reading, and therefore, a conclusion must be interesting and bring together the main ideas.
However, the conclusion of a text must be succinct, that is, the part of presenting the arguments is in the development.
Here, you must complete and close the ideas that were presented to the reader. At this moment, critical analysis on the subject is also an important factor.
For this, think carefully before doing it! If necessary, reread the text, research the idea and draft it. Importantly, the conclusion is not a repetition of what has already been said.
It shows something new, raises ideas and reflections, in addition to offering suggestions, proposing improvements and solutions on the topic addressed.
Only those who were careful to plan the writing and followed a logical sequence of presentation of information in well-structured and cohesive paragraphs can finish a text well.
If this sequence is not followed, the text is confused, preventing the reader from reflecting on the proposed theme.
A logical organization of ideas allows the reader to be convinced, the main objective of the essay-argumentative text.
even in the narration, the hierarchy and logic of the presentation of sentences within the paragraph are fundamental for the reader to be able to reflect on the story.
In any part of the text — introduction, development and conclusion — clarity and adherence to grammar are essential for a good understanding of the topic.
Tips for making a good conclusion
1. Be brief and don't be “filling sausage”
A conclusion shouldn't be too long. That's because the part of arguing and presenting data has passed. Focus on the suggestions that will be offered to the reader, being clear and objective. In an essay, the conclusion is usually made in 5 lines, that is, in one paragraph.
2. Highlight the main idea of the text, returning to the introduction
In the introduction, everything that will be covered must be presented to the reader. As important as the conclusion, the introduction of the text shows the reader what he will find there. Therefore, the keywords must be present and resumed at the conclusion. The idea is to answer the question made in the introduction.
3. Summarize everything that was said
Organizing the ideas at the end of the text to summarize them is very important. Of course, you won't have to repeat anything, just make the finishing touch. So think how, from your point of view, would you solve the problems you presented?
4. Present solutions for what was covered
A good conclusion must have a value proposition, that is, it must contain solutions and present improvements to the topic addressed. Offer the reader opportunities to reflect on the topic.
What shouldn't be in the conclusion?
1. use clichés
It is very important to think about the terms that will be used to finish your text. Thus, "in summary", "finally", "concluding", are not interesting. Find out more about other connectives to be used here, such as "logo", "therefore", "therefore", "because", "because of", etc.
2. be wordy
Being wordy, stretching the idea and writing too much is a very common mistake made by students in completing the work. The conclusion must be the opposite of that, that is, in this part the student must know how to summarize the ideas, shortening the thought.
3. argue more
In addition to the above point, remember that in the conclusion we should not argue any further. The part of the argument where you present the pros and cons, data and recent research are introduced in the “text development” part.
4. repeat what has already been said
In addition to taking too long, many students repeat things that have already been expressed throughout the text. This is a serious mistake as it doesn't add anything new to the theme.
Completion of the Monograph or TCC
Completion of a monograph or TCC (course completion work) is carried out in university courses.
In some cases, this is called “final considerations”, and in the same way, students take an overview of everything that has been researched and conclude by suggesting some ideas.
For this, thinking about the trajectory of carrying out the work is something that can help. Analyze well the results obtained with the research, which solutions are viable and which strengths should be highlighted.
read more:
- Text production: how to start?
- Tips for introducing an essay
- How to develop an essay
- How to make a good essay-argumentative text
- Essay writing: how to do it?
- The 16 biggest writing mistakes made by students
- How to make a monograph
- Enem's 1000+ writing: examples with explanation
- Golden tips to make a 1000 grade essay on Enem
