2.  Concluding sentences are important because they provide an opportunity for you
to recap the importance of each body paragraph before moving on to another
supporting topic.

3.  Option 1: A concluding sentence may restate the main idea using different
words.
 Example: Clearly, the negative health risks associated with the use of marijuana
indicate that this drug should remain illegal.

4.  Option 2: A concluding sentence may summarize key points made in the
paragraph.
 Example: Because of its popularity, widespread abuse, and profitability, the US
should decriminalize marijuana and profit from its use.

5.  Option 3: A concluding sentence may profess a hope for the future.
 Example: Finally, because marijuana has more value than recreational value, it
may be one day recognized as a respected healing tool.

6.  Option 4: A concluding sentence may formulate an opinion on the topic.
 Example: Because of the dangers associated with a dependence on marijuana, it
clearly should not become more readily available to the public.

7.  Option 5: A concluding sentence may give advice on the topic.
 Example: Consider writing a congress representative to ensure marijuana’s
benefits can be more readily accessible to those in pain.

8.  Never announce your concluding sentence.
 Bad: This paragraph highlighted why you should consider supporting the
decriminalization of marijuana.
 Better: Decriminalizing marijuana would offer greater comfort to ill patients in
times of distress.

9.  Consider using transitional phrases to begin your concluding sentence.
 In conclusion, because of the dangers associated with a dependence on
marijuana, it clearly should not become more readily available to the public.
 Finally, because marijuana has more value than recreational value, it may be
one day recognized as a respected healing tool.
 Lastly, consider writing a congress representative to ensure marijuana’s benefits
can be more readily accessible to those in pain.
 Examples: to conclude, in the end, lastly, at last, last but not least, as a final
point, finally, in conclusion