Your conclusion states how you have answered your question.

• It is important to mention the question or multiple parts of the question so you can clearly demonstrate how you have met all the specific assessment criteria.
• Summarise the main argument in more detail than in the introduction.
• Do not bring any new information into your conclusion as you do not have the space to analyse it. You may not have any references in your conclusion due to the fact you have mentioned the new points earlier in your essay. 
• Indicate how each of the points you mentioned support your argument. Why do they matter?  You are telling the reader what you have already told them. 
• Indicate how your essay topics fit in the wider subject area, what could this mean and could you suggest any recommendations based on your findings? 

For example, 'the evidence may suggest that...' or 'the findings may support future research in...'

By discussing your recommendations you may be able to demonstrate to your marker that you can understand and apply your knowledge of the topic.

Below is a short video, summarising some of the key elements of structuring an essay. 

Please get in touch during our online study skills drop in which takes place every weekday and attend the in person drop in on Thursdays between 3:30-4:30 in the drop in space at Murray Health if you have any questions.