Video: Staying on topic in the conclusion

Video: Staying on topic in the conclusion

Narration: As we have seen, a good conclusion should use appropriate academic vocabulary and structure, should paraphrase the main arguments and often ends with a speculation or recommendation. One test of a good conclusion is that the reader should be able to read it...
Video: Staying on topic in the conclusion

Video: Speculation and recommendation

Narration: Another point that makes a good conclusion is by ending with either a speculation or a recommendation. A speculation is when you consider what would happen if we do or if do not do something. Consider this example. Here, the writer speculates that without...
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Video: Points to consider

Narration: As with all academic writing, it is important to select appropriate vocabulary. When writing a conclusion, there are a number of words or phrases you can use. The most common phrase is, of course, In conclusion. However, as it is the most common, it is also...
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Video: Common errors when writing a conclusion

Narration: There are a number of common errors in IELTS writing which you should take care to avoid. You should make sure not to simply repeat the same thing you have already written. Copied words do not show the examiner your ability – even if the words are...