1. End with a summary and final thought. An essay that ends with a summary is not very different. However, don’t use the exact wording you used before. Note that the summary is accompanied by a final comment that rounds off the paper and brings the discussion to a close. This combination of a summary and a final thought is the most common method of concluding an essay.

 

2. Include a thought-provoking quotation. A well-chosen quotation can be effective in re-emphasizing your point.

 

3. End with a prediction or recommendation. Predictions and recommendations encourage the reader to continue thinking about the essay.

 

——摘自《美国大学英语写作》（第九版）