1. Conclusion
Purpose: To write a multi-paragraph essay that establishes a problem with Neshaminy’s course offerings and provides a reasonable solution, proven through credible and ample research. Learn methods for researching a single topic using various resources. Blend quotations properly into the essay. Create a defensible claim. Understand how to adequately construct an argument and support it with credible and reliable research. Write multiple drafts of the essay (pre-write, drafting, revision and editing). Recognize the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Correctly cite a source and quotations used in research. Create a research paper with proper citations and Works Cited page.

2. Transitions
Addition: besides, finally, first, furthermore, in addition, last, moreover, next, still
Comparison: also, likewise, similarly, in the same manner, on the other hand, frequently,
Contrast: even though, however, instead, nevertheless, on the other hand, otherwise, still, though, yet, notwithstanding,
Example or Illustration: after all, for example, for instance, in fact, in other words, in short, of course, specifically, to illustrate, thus, indeed, to repeat, undoubtedly, certainly, to be sure, to demonstrate
Summary: all in all, in other words, therefore, consequentially, hence, in brief, for this purpose
Time Sequence: afterward, before, earlier, eventually, lately, meanwhile, now, since, then, until

3. Transitions
So far, we have talked about ______, but now we will shift our focus to _______.
Because we have discussed _______, I should also address _______.
Though my previous point explained ______, my next point will address _______.
The distinction between _______ and ________ shows that….
__________, in comparison/contrast, should not be left unsaid.
The evidence also reveals, in addition to _______, that _______.
I used ______ to investigate _________, but ______ also demonstrates __________.

4. Structure of a conclusion
Summarize your most relevant points (very briefly)
Address the so-what question. Why should anyone care what you just said? With what should we walk away from this paper? What do you want your reader to do with this information? How will you ensure it will make an impact?

5. Model Conclusion
Which of the following conclusions are better and why?
All of this should leave schools with a respectable sum of money. Schools just need to offer a life skills class and cut useless classes. We could also talk about how the government should fund school more instead of giving tax breaks to big businesses and spending too much on the military, but we’ll save that for some other time. For now, school should just add a life skills class and reduce unnecessary classes.
Adding and making foreign language mandatory can increase the knowledge of the students, but also can make learning a new language interesting. Our country is constantly changing and developing with so many languages and cultures, we should learn their languages, like some countries learn ours. If we truly are a mixing pot, we should embrace it, and learn from the other countries.

6. Model Conclusion
The modern world is always changing, with new technological advances, and being constantly updated, people continually try to keep up and increasingly add more technology in their lives. Even classrooms are getting a make-over, with 91% of classrooms having computers. But there is the risk that student and teachers lose focus and self-control when on these computers. With these devices, comes responsibility and if people cannot grasp this idea, and have self-control, they should not have this technology, or at the very least, have apps and locks on certain sites until they complete their work. Technology is advancing and we need to not only keep up with it, but also be responsible with it.

7. Improving your Conclusion
X used to think that _______, but recently, experts suggest that _____ and that it would affect _______ in the following ways.
This research challenges the philosophy of public schools, where most believed that ________. Now we know that ______ is accurate and we should act on it by ____________.
But who really cares? Who besides a handful of students has a stake in these claims, At the very least, it affects _______, but on the larger scale, it also affects _________.
Although X may seem trivial, it is in fact crucial in terms of today’s concern over______
These findings have important implications for the broader domain of ________
If we are right about _____, then major consequences follow for ______.
Although _____ seems to be a concern of a small group, it should actually concern anyone who cares about ______.

8. Participles
In an attempt to vary your sentence structure, look for places in your draft to add three participles. Here are some verbs that will help you create those participles.
Affirm assert determine examine surmise suggest theorize
Agree comment establish underscore uphold ascertain
Champion connect allude identify submit scrutinize
Focus deny convey construct assume report resolve
Highlight persuade designate employ contextualize debate
realize question judge justify interpret instititute