A conclusion is the final paragraph of an academic text and usually serves two functions.

1.To summarise and bring together the main areas covered in the writing, which might be called ‘looking back’.

2. To give a final comment or judgment on this. The final comment may also include marking suggestion for improvement and speculating on future directions.





 

Academic Phrases!

 

-In conclusion, to include, sum up 

Summarising Findings

-The study/research/paper has identified-

-These findings have shown that

 

Recommendations/Suggestions

-It is therefore recommended that

-One possible suggestion is ..


Solutions

-There is, therefore, a definite need for..

-Another important practical implication is that..



Manchester University Phrase Bank www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/writing-conclusions/ There is a worksheet / lesson that accompanies this video: www.academic-englishuk.com/conclusions