conclusion

intro paragraph

the intro must contain your thesis statement - which is a pillar of your paper. you may refer to this in your conclusion - but make sure there is no new evidence or new argument or statement in your conclusion

in-text citations/footnotes

reference/connection to supporting evidence

conclusion

end the paper by wrapping up what the main argument/evidence/points are. Do not state anything new here. This should be a very short part of your paper, and flow naturally from the essay.

reference/connection to supporting evidence