Consistency in Ending a Paragraph With a Conclusion

Consistency in Ending a Paragraph With a ConclusionConsistency is the key to an effective conclusion sentence. It should be used sparingly but when used, it should be strong enough to leave the reader wanting more. The whole point of a conclusion sentence is to end the narrative on a positive note, give the reader something they can look forward to in the future. If the conclusion sentence begins with an introduction of the topic, then it's most likely only a second-hand summary of what was already said in the main body of the piece.With that in mind, let's take a look at some examples of how to end a paragraph with a conclusion. While you don't want to use the same formula every time, this will give you a good starting point to use throughout your writing. Hopefully you'll find these samples useful and apply them to your next piece of writing.A: 'Consistent with our prior findings, the results suggest that therapeutic hypnosis is unlikely to be successful for people who have undergo ne mild to moderate hypnosis.' This conclusion is perfectly balanced between the two views. The introduction states that many people question the validity of hypnosis, whereas the conclusion reiterates that hypnosis may not be for everyone. As the conclusion points out, hypnosis can be dangerous, but that the risks are outweighed by the rewards. The conclusion sentence is also appealing and ultimately invokes the reader to try out hypnosis for themselves, thus leaving them interested in what comes next.B: 'Four people had been diagnosed with depression after completing the application process. One of the people was an individual who had not attended any workshops or taken any hypnosis courses.' In this example, the author has removed any semblance of hype and simply states what has been found. There is no need for an intro, since we know what has been stated.C: 'Conclusions that seem too simple and obvious, such as 'tomorrow the group will continue to work together,' can leave reade rs in a state of confusion. If a conclusion begins with a title or introductory statement, be careful not to overuse it. For example, in the final paragraph of this sentence, a conclusion sentence is unnecessary. Instead, the author uses an introduction to direct the reader to the next section.D: 'The final paragraph of this article contains a conclusion sentence that is heavily dependent on an introduction and a subheading. Since there are not any 'wins' in this paragraph, the conclusion sentence works perfectly well. The final paragraph is an outline of the experience of using hypnosis.E: 'It is important to make sure that a conclusion sentence is able to contain itself, otherwise it loses its purpose.' I like this example because the writer does not define the goal of the article, so instead he provides a short description and the conclusion sentence are left open ended.In conclusion, consistency is important in ending a paragraph with a conclusion sentence. Use it sparingly, but it can be a great tool in developing a better sense of writing and in building interest in your writing.