Conclusion

Structure of a paragraph: introduction, body, conclusion

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic.  The first sentence of a paragraph should be indented.  The second sentence follows the first sentence on the same line, not on a new line.

Concluding statement

In this paragraph, you may restate your thesis in different words or summarize your reasons.  In your final comment you may call for action.  Your final comment should be powerful—one that readers will remember.

Example of a concluding paragraph for an essay stating the writer’s opinion of cloning humans:

   To summarize, cloning humans is clearly dangerous and unethical.  It is one thing to clone a mouse, sheep, or pig but quite another matter to duplicate a human being.  Even though scientists claim that their only