Difference between revisions of "Conclusions"

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*Ending with a rephrased thesis statement without any substantive changes;
 
*Ending with a rephrased thesis statement without any substantive changes;
 
*Making sentimental, emotional appeals;
 
*Making sentimental, emotional appeals;
*Including new evidence such as quotations, examples and statistics that should be in the body of the paper.
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Revision as of 13:10, 3 February 2012

Term2.png CONCLUSIONS
Represent reasoned judgments based on a synthesis of empirical findings or factual statements corresponding to specific circumstances. Conclusions point out the factors of success and failure of the evaluated projects and programmes, with special attention paid to the intended and unintended results and impacts, and more generally to any other strength or weakness. Conclusions draw on data collection and analyses undertaken through a transparent chain of arguments.[1] [2] [3]

Main parts:

  • The summary statement.

Basically it corresponds to a short paragraph which reinforces the project’s main idea in a fresh way. It is an effective way to start a conclusion because it helps to stress the ideas already expressed in the body of the project. To write an effective summary statement is necessary to avoid repeating key words and phrases from the project’s thesis.

  • The closer.

It is also known as the “clincher” and it is a final thought which should create a lasting impression on the target audience. Questions can be used to directly connect with the target audience and motivate them to reflect on the project’s ideas.

Purposes:

  • To stress the importance of the project objective(s);
  • To give the project a sense of completeness;
  • To leave a final impression on the target audience;
  • To consider broader issues, make new connections and elaborate on the significance of the project’s findings[4][5]


Toolkit.png Tips for writing effective conclusions
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References

  1. United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA). Programme Manager's Planning Monitoring & Evaluation Toolkit, 2004.
  2. Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). Monitoring, Evaluation and Consulting Division, 2006.
  3. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) / Development Assistance Committee (DAC). Glossary of Key Terms in Evaluation and Results Based Management, pp 18. Paris, 2002.
  4. Ten steps for a successful essay
  5. Strategies for Writing a conclusion-Literacy Education Online