You may use more than one paragraph to discuss any argument, but each paragraph can only deal with one argument at a time. Putting more than one idea in a paragraph creates a messy, ill-reasoned argument and, therefore, a bad paper. The main point of a writing assignment is to assess your ability to apply factual information derived from documents. Just because you reject other opinions does not mean you should neglect them in your paper. To demonstrate that you have completely grasped your view of the topic, you need to acknowledge evidence that does not fit in with your argument and state why you still hold your opinion.
Most students find that it is easiest to use an independent paragraph.
The conclusion should be a basic restatement of your thesis statement. It should not raise any new points or contain new information. The paper must be at least three FULL and no more than five typed pages. Use the computer's spell-checker. I will deduct a letter grade for poorly-spelled papers.