Article: You should start your conclusion with the ideas you expressed in your thesis. Don't just copy-and-paste your thesis. Instead, rewrite your thesis with the weight of your argument behind it. Your reader has now read all of your points and evidence, and your thesis should reflect this. For example, you could restate your thesis like this: The poem "Raspberries" provides an allegorical representation of youth through a metaphor of ripening berries, summer blossoming, and blushing color of the fruit. If you're a beginning writer, it's okay to start your conclusion with "In conclusion." However, if you're an advanced writer, avoid starting your conclusion with statements like "In conclusion," "To conclude," or "In the end." Include a review of how each body paragraph supported your thesis, reminding the reader of your arguments. You should write two to three sentences that briefly explain what you've said. Use an authoritative tone as you restate your arguments so that your reader walks away knowing that you are correct. Providing new information in your thesis can result in lost points on your essay. This will cause your reader to walk away with questions instead of confidence in your ideas. In a conclusion, you should only be restating what you've already said. Your concluding sentence should leave the reader with a lasting impression of your topic. Use this statement to ensure that your reader keeps thinking about your essay after they have finished reading it. The following are great ideas for writing a good concluding sentence: Include a call to action. Provide a warning about what could happen if your stance is ignored. Create an image in the reader's mind. Include a quote. Make a universal statement about life.

What is a summary?
Restate your thesis. Summarize how your points supported your thesis. Avoid introducing new information. Tie up your essay with a concluding sentence.