Room For Improvement

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a self-evaluation tool for students to assess the effectiveness of their formal concluding statements in essays. It provides a checklist of common mistakes made in conclusions, such as merely summarizing instead of synthesizing main points, introducing new ideas that weren’t discussed in the paper, inappropriately using pathos, or adding information that doesn’t connect well with the rest of the essay. Students are encouraged to read through their draft essays and identify if they’ve made any of these errors in their conclusions.

The worksheet teaches students how to critically review and refine their concluding statements to ensure they effectively consolidate their essays. It helps them to recognize and avoid common pitfalls that can weaken the impact of their conclusions. By prompting students to consider how their main points should interact to form a coherent final perspective, and ensuring all elements are relevant and appropriately tied to the essay’s content, the worksheet aims to improve students’ skills in crafting clear, powerful conclusions that resonate with their readers.