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How to Write a Conclusion for a Paper

     The last few paragraphs of a paper are very important in conveying the overall message.  This is the conclusion section.  It is important to have a understanding of how to write a conclusion for a paper (e.g., how to write a conclusion for a research paper).     
      The paper conclusion should be more than a summary of the ideas.  Writing a paper conclusion may be analogous to putting the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together.  You integrate the ideas to make it easier for the reader to see the "big picture" that reflects the ideas in the paper.  You can integrate the ideas by providing general statements about the ideas.  What do the ideas mean in the bigger picture?  What are the general concepts that can be developed from the themes?   What is the common denominator among the ideas? 
     An effective conclusion section may help the reader to see the true value of the ideas in the paper.  The reader may gain a better understanding of how the paper may be exceptional and unique.