4.5 Research paper conclusions

Outline of this lesson:

• Re-write your thesis statement from a new perspective different from the beginning of the conclusion
• Construct a logical flow of information highlighting key points from one or more of the following
• The impact of your research upon different facets of society
• Areas in need of more research
• The relationship between the topic and general audience
• A connection back to information given in the introduction

A. Conclusion paragraph

PowerPoint: writing effective conclusions

Handout 1: rewriting the thesis

Handout 2: Conclusion exercise (key)

Handout 3: checklist for a good conclusion paragraph 


B. Peer-review: 
Part 1 of research paper (04/20 Wednesday in class)

Handout 4: Source-synthesis workshop: peer-review


C. Homework:

1. Please submit the peer-review feedback (handout 4) that you received. Submit it on Compass2g by tonight (04/20, Wednesday) 11:59pm. Please go ahead and revise your 3 paragraphs, and further develop the 1st draft (8 paragraphs) of your research paper. 

2. Please submit your 1st draft (8 paragraphs) before class (by 5pm) next Wednesday, 04/27 on Compass2g. 

3. Submit Reflection Essay #2 on Compass2g before 04/29 (Friday) 11:59pm. See Writing prompt for reflection essay #2 for detailed instructions

4. Writer's Help 2.0 checkpoint 3: due by 04/30 (Saturday): 3 exercises and 2 learning curves. (see screenshot below)