Chapter 13, 9 Post 1

Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.

            In every speech we have our conclusion and often we can have a question how to wrap up the speech and what should you say to make your speech unforgettable. I have chosen the concept of developing our conclusion, because I struggle to make it up. 

            Strategies for Writing a Conclusion

Conclusions are often the most difficult part of an essay to write, and many writers feel that they have nothing left to say after having written the paper. A writer needs to keep in mind that the conclusion is often what a reader remembers best. Our conclusion should be the best part of your paper.
           Show your readers why this paper was important. Show them that your paper was meaningful and useful.

A conclusion should

- stress the importance of the thesis statement,

- give the speech a sense of completeness, and

- leave a final impression on the reader.

         Suggestions

- Answer the question "So What?"

- Synthesize, don't summarize

- Don't simply repeat things that were in your paper. They have read it. Show them how the points you made and the support and examples you used were not random, but fit together.

- Give your reader something to think about, perhaps a way to use your paper in the "real" world. If your introduction went from general to specific, make your conclusion go from specific to general. Think globally.

         In the conclusion to your speech, you review the main points, reinforce the speech's general and specific purpose, and provide closure so your audience knows your speech is over. In addition, integrating visual and auditory imagery  in the conclusion can make your topic more memorable and reiforce your purpose.