How can I write a conclusion for my geography project?

Your conclusion, whether it be in an essay or part of a presentation, should serve two purposes:

1. Re-state your thesis, which should be mentioned in your introduction.


2. Wrap up any "loose ends" from your body paragraphs or previously discussed material.

If you aren't sure what your thesis statement is, consider the "big idea" of your project. What is the main thing you want people to learn from your essay or presentation? Think of your project like a sandwich-- the introduction and conclusion paragraphs are like the bread, and all of the stuff in the middle is your evidence and reasoning for your thesis. Try to avoid introducing any new ideas in your conclusion paragraph.

Sometimes writing your introduction and conclusion paragraphs can be the hardest part of writing a paper. Imagine you are speaking to someone who has no previous knowledge of your subject-- in this case, map analysis and interpretation. What do you want this person to know? Is there one particularly effective method of map analysis, or are there many? What are the steps of map analysis, and must they be followed strictly in order? You could try talking about this subject with a friend, parent, or teacher, and see what kind of conclusion comes naturally to the discussion.

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