Question

Which are appropriate for a writer to include in a conclusion? check all that apply. -a compelling quotation -a thought-provoking question -an idea that supports the thesis -a speculation about future research -an explanation of information from sources

Answer 1

The following options are appropriate for a writer to include in a conclusion: 1. a compelling quotation - to make the reader even more interested in the entire essay; 2. a thought-provoking question, to make the reader think more deeply about the subject; 3. a speculation about future reasearch, in order to compel the reader to do their own research as well as to present what research the author him/herself might do in the future.

Answer 2

a compelling quotation - a thought-provoking question - a speculation about future research

A conclusion paragraph should wrap up the essay. It is important not include new information that the author would need to further explain. An idea that supports the thesis should be in a body paragraph rather than developed in the conclusion paragraph. Also an explanation of information of sources should NOT be included as this would be extra information rather than a powerful summary of the author's main points. A compelling quotation, a thought-provoking question or speculation about future research all could be included because they require the reader to interact with the topic of the paper. They provide summary thoughts and/or plans to move forward with the new knowledge the reader has gained.