The Last Word Your essential arguments should be summarized in the last paragraph of your non-chronological reports. The finale gives the viewer a sense of finality. You are restricted in the type of material you offer in your conclusion, just as you are in other types of writing. A conclusion can be as simple as a list of topics covered in the essay or report (see example). Or it can be more extensive, dealing with different aspects of the topic presented throughout the paper. Whatever you decide, keep this final thought in mind: If I had only one word to describe my experience with your company, that word would be...