2.7 The value of a distinct conclusion section
It is important to know when to draw things to an end. It is also important to let your reader know that things have come to an end and remind them what it is you want them to take away from the document. This applies when you are ending particular discussions within your document as well as ending the document as a whole.
If you are delivering the conclusion to an argument or just ending your discussion of some issue, it will usually help your reader if you use words that clearly indicate this. Conclusions can be signposted in various ways.
From the preceding arguments, it can be seen that Kwong’s position on the issue is the most plausible one.
In conclusion, it is clear that the most plausible position is that of Kwong.
TIP: BE EXPLICIT ABOUT YOUR CONCLUSION
Whether you are concluding a section or the whole document, make sure you bring things to a finish before moving on. Do not just leave thoughts or points hanging. Do not assume that your reader will do the work of inferring your conclusion from your discussion – state it explicitly to avoid any confusion about what you mean. This helps your reader move through the different sections of your document and glean the meaning you are trying to communicate.
