TUL 670-8 Writing a Thesis Conclusion
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This document provides guidance on writing an effective conclusion chapter for a thesis. It discusses the functions of a conclusion, including integrating the main ideas of the thesis and making a clear statement of the researcher's contribution. It notes that while conclusions can seem difficult, they are actually short and involve motivational writing. The document outlines avoids to avoid in a conclusion, such as making new claims or hiding weaknesses. It provides a sample 6 paragraph structure for organizing a conclusion and emphasizes the importance of leaving examiners with a positive impression.
TUL 670-8 Writing a Thesis Conclusion
- 1. Writing a Conclusion to Your Thesis Viv Grigg By PresenterMedia.com
- 2. Item 5 Functions of a Conclusion “1 Must” and “3 Ideals” •Overview The integration of thesis DNA Conclusion-a-phobia The “5 Avoids” Sample Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4
- 3. • Non-academic causes. • Psychologically, you have finished your thesis, so it is hard to write another chapter. • You are exhausted after two years work • You are bored with the topic because the interesting discoveries have been made • BUT • It is not technically difficult • It is a short chapter. • Often “Feel” conclusions are hard to write. •Conclusion-a-phobia Its not complicated.Its short. Its motivational writing.
- 4. FOR GRADING/EXAMINATION • Its the LAST piece the examiner reads. • They may have read it over weeks • Bits and pieces • This piece integrates it all in a few minutes • A good conclusion will provide you with the energy to publish your thesis when you come back to recap your findings…after your post-thesis rest FOR LONGER TERM CAREER •Importance Increase your grade by half a grade
- 5. 1. Claiming findings that you have not proven 2. Introducing new data 3. Hiding weaknesses or limitations in your thesis. (Use a self critique, but don’t go overboard) 4. Avoid too long (repetitive) or 5. too short (nothing to say) •The Five Avoids
- 6. • One paragraph restating what you researched and your original contribution • Then break into sections • One section on what you research and how you did it • One section on main findings • One section on possible areas of future research • Motivational pitch about application of your findings • Final summary paragraph – motivational and integrative. •Sample 6 Paragraph Conclusion Structure
- 7. • Must: • Make a clear and concise statemen of your contribution to knowledge • Aspire to: • Show links between key ideas across the chapters • Show your commitment and aspiration to academic research • Leave a positive impression with the examiners •The “1 Must” and “3 Ideals”
- 8. • 300 words or less • Summarizes research topic in context, approach, main issues, outcomes • Based on the 7th version of your conclusion •Now to Your Abstract!
- 9. •References