GENERAL RULES OF

STRUCTURE AND WRITING

STYLE OF CONCLUSION

Presented by Mary Angela B. Villegas

When writing the conclusion, it needs to follow
these general rules:
1. Write the conclusion in clear and simple language.
2. Do not simply reiterate the results or the discussion.
3. Indicate opportunities for future research, as long as one
hasn't already done so in the discussion section of the thesis,
4. The function of the thesis conclusion is to restate the main
argument. It reminds the reader of the strengths of the main
argument(s) and reiterates the most important evidence
supporting those argument(s).
One needs to consider the following points to help
ensure the conclusion is appropriate:
1. If the argument or point of the study is complex, one may need
to summarize the argument for the reader
2. If, prior to the conclusion, one has not yet explained the
significance of the findings or if one is proceeding inductively, use
the end of the thesis to describe the main points and explain their
significance.
3. Move from a detailed to a general level of considerations that
returns the topic to the context provided by the introduction or
within a new context that emerges from the data.