English 2
Writing Conclusions for Research Papers
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
A conclusion is supposed to provide the “final verdict,” or the “moral of the story” for the essay.
It is the writer’s last attempt at providing a memorable ending to the paper.
It explains why the topic is important and what the reader should learn from it.
A conclusion is not…
A repetition of the thesis statement and its points
Only a summary of the paper’s main points
A paragraph so detailed is resembles a body paragraph
A paragraph that goes into a new or unrelated topic
Two or three sentences long (i.e. “two sentences plus a catchy quote.”
Example of good conclusions
Making a recommendation or offering a solution to the problem
In conclusion, social media is not only responsible in many cases for ruining a marriage, sometimes it is responsible for ruining the entire family balance. These social platforms affect the stability of the couple creating a detachment in the everyday life; once the stability is broken and the distance starts to increase, most likely a sense of jealousy will generate and possibly lead to infidelity. It is easy for many users to blame social media for the end of their marriage, and because of this, it is important to use social media for a limited time with non-malicious intentions. The responsible use of the platforms may protect marriages from being permanently damaged and give a couple the possibility to live a much happier life together.
Painting a picture of the future if the problem is solved or handled correctly
Modern technology continues to prove its merit within the medical field furthering our understanding of ADHD as well as providing invaluable resources available to the public and educational institutions in which to simplify the management of this troublesome condition. It’s used to aid children throughout their academic endeavors, which, will dictate how they enter society and cope with symptoms that will be with them until future technology can find a cure. Data collection will only grow as technology is further implemented in ADHD treatment and is the key to developing the individual treatment plans that will help future generations thrive. The benefits of modern technology towards adolescents suffering from ADHD are plentiful and may one day eliminate the condition. This future is welcomed and one with great promise.
Painting a picture of the future if the problem is NOT solved or handled correctly
All in all, technology is growing at an extraordinarily exponential pace allowing us to be more connected and in tune than ever before. However, while we grow more connected online, we grow more apart in real life which in turn hurts our social skills, disconnects us from each other, degrades our interpersonal skills, makes it easier to commit crimes, and pulls friends and family apart. With almost everything in life there is undoubtedly an equal number of cons to go along with the benefits, but for all the good technology does, sometimes we just must set it down and take it back to the basics.
Focusing on possible consequences or outcomes if the problem is not solved or handled correctly
All things considered, social media is not only used by political candidates to promote themselves and reach a much larger audience, but also as a technique to win elections by attacking their political rivals and polarizing voters. Technology is altering American’s politic in a dreadful way. The citizens of this country are being used as pawn by politicians so they can acquire more power. And If the American people continue to ignore this matter, they will suffer the consequences of not holding their leaders or future leaders accountable.
Raising awareness or calling for actions to solve the issue or problem
Overall, digital technology, mainly social media, has its negative effects on the mental well-being of its young adult users. The chronic use of the platforms accessed can cause an addiction to them that initially may not even present as a threat, pulling users away from important tasks and responsibilities. Both men and women are affected psychologically by the content that they see on their social media pages, as well as marketing advertisements that model what their ideal physique should be. These digital platforms also make it easy for cyberbullies to attack users in various social media or gaming communities and remain anonymous, jarring the mental health of the users being bullied and causing them to develop conditions such as depression and anxiety. Users of digital technology should make themselves aware of the negative aspects that they are exposing themselves to when they spend substantial amounts of time on social media platforms, video games, and certain online advertisements. The best way to help users decrease or control these effects are through usage moderation or management, and in more serious cases, counseling.