Nonetheless there were few other changes to its statement and in conclusion, the Board simply repeated that it “will continue with QQE, aiming to achieve the price stability target of 2 percent…” as long as necessary.
Тем не менее, было несколько других изменений в заявлениях и в заключение, Совет просто повторил, что «будет продолжать QQE, с целью достижения целевой стабильности цен на уровне инфляции 2%» столько, сколько необходимо.
In conclusion, we believe that there are very few stock-picking organizations that are practicing these disciplines today.
В заключение, мы верим, что в настоящее время очень немногие организации занимаются отбором акций по описанным принципам.
In conclusion I’ll note that whoever a person is, he will have to be held responsible for every word said about my dear nephews.
В заключении отмечу, кем бы ни был человек, ему придется отвечать за каждое слово, сказанное в адрес моих дорогих племянников!
Two random thoughts in conclusion:
И две случайные мысли в заключение:
In conclusion, McFaul’s travails, while partly due to his personal background and character, reflect the deeper truth that the US and Russia have very different interests and very different conceptions of how the world works.
Короче говоря, хотя злоключения Макфола частично связаны с особенностями его личности и биографии, в целом они отражают нечто более глубокое – а именно то обстоятельство, что у США и России очень разные интересы и очень разные взгляды на то, как функционирует мир.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the main point of this article.
В заключение я хотел бы повторить главный тезис этой статьи.
In conclusion, the SNIE reads, the available facts “do not permit a very confident estimate of the chances of a Chinese Communist nuclear detonation in the next few months.
В разведывательной оценке был сделан следующий вывод: «Имеющиеся факты не позволяют с большой долей уверенности оценить шансы китайских коммунистов на проведение ядерного взрыва в следующие несколько месяцев.
In conclusion, the recovery continues, but it is not on solid ground.
В заключение надо сказать, что экономическое восстановление продолжается, но оно находится не на прочном основании.
In conclusion, gentlemen, this contract states my position as the main shareholder of the group with 40% of the profit.
Итак, господа, этот контракт подтверждает моё положение главного «спонсора» этого предприятия с правом 40% выручки.
So, in conclusion, the data show that at temperatures approaching absolute zero, the moment of inertia changes, and a solid becomes a super-solid, which clearly appears to be a previously unknown state of matter.
Итак, в заключении, график показывает, что температура приближается к абсолютному нулю, момент инерции меняется и плотное тело становится сверхплотным, что явно становится фактом, неизвестным до этого.
In conclusion, it is our opinion that Constance Bolkonski should be tried for conspiracy to overthrow the government, conspiracy to stir up civil war, falsification of private accounts, complicity in premeditated murder.
Согласно нашему заключению Констанс Волконская обвиняется в замысле свержения правительства, в подстрекании к гражданской войне, фальсификации частных счетов, соучастии в убийстве.
In conclusion, these experiments support the idea that providing breaks over the course of instruction facilitates children’s attention to classroom tasks.
Итак, эти эксперименты подтверждают идею о том, что предоставление перерывов во время обучения способствует привлечению внимания детей к работе в классе.
So, just in conclusion, a few shots.
В заключение несколько снимков.
So in conclusion, we know where Yellowstone is for North America;
В заключение, я хочу сказать, что мы знаем, где находится североамериканский Йеллоустон:
«And in conclusion, win some, lose some.»
«И в конце концов, что-то выиграй, что-то проиграй.»
So in conclusion, I’d like to leave you with actually four messages.
. В заключение, я хотел бы донести до вас четыре сообщения.
So, in conclusion, I think the message is clear.
И в заключение, полагаю, вывод ясен.
So, in conclusion, I’m going to show you an animation that basically shows you how these orbits have been moving, in three dimensions.
В заключении я покажу вам ролик, который на базисном уровне продемонстрирует вам, как двигаются орбиты, в трёх измерениях.
So in conclusion, the eleventh reason for optimism, in addition to the space elevator, is that I think with technology, entertainment and design, we can actually increase the amount of tonnage of human happiness on the planet.
Итак, в заключение — 11-ая причина для оптимизма, в дополнение к космическому лифту, состоит в том, что с помощью технологии, развлечения и дизайна мы можем, по моему мнению, увеличить количество человеческого счастья на планете.
So, in conclusion, I would say my journey has shown me that you can revisit old ideas in a new light, and sometimes ideas that have been discarded in the past can be practical now if you apply some new technology or new twists.
В заключении, я хочу сказать, мое путешествие показало, что вы можете пересмотреть старые идеи в новом свете, и иногда идеи, отвергнутые в прошлом, могут быть полезными сейчас, если вы используете новые технологии и новые подходы.
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Предложения
In Conclusion: React Still Dominates, Vue Growing Fastest
В заключение: React все еще доминирует, Vue развивает более стремительными темпами
In Conclusion or In-Conclusive?
In Conclusion of His Visit to Strasbourg Patriarch Kirill Answers Questions from Journalists
В завершение визита в Страсбург Святейший Патриарх Кирилл ответил на вопросы журналистов.
In conclusion, she advocated affirmative action.
В заключение г-жа Найчевска сообщает, что она относится к сторонникам позитивных действий.
In conclusion, I wish everyone every success in this new endeavour.
В заключение я хотел бы пожелать всем успехов на этом новом, желанном пути.
In conclusion, I reaffirm that global stability derives from regional stability.
В заключение я хотел бы подчеркнуть, что региональная стабильность лежит в основе глобальной стабильности.
In conclusion, let me emphasize what we all know.
В заключение я хотел бы подчеркнуть один факт, который нам всем хорошо известен.
In conclusion hemorrhoids are normally an indication of other health issues.
В заключение, геморрой, как правило, является признаком других проблем со здоровьем.
In conclusion, we denounce all such statements as base falsehoods.
В заключение мы должны сказать, что осуждаем все эти заявления, так как они основаны на лжи.
In conclusion, I speak briefly to those contemplating marriage.
«В заключение я коротко обращусь к тем, кто только еще думает о браке.
In conclusion, an impulsive decline indicates 3M stock has entered a downtrend.
В заключение, импульсивное снижение указывает на то, что акции ЗМ вступили в нисходящий тренд.
In conclusion, she stressed the need for realistic and achievable targets.
В заключение представитель Кении подчеркивает, что необходимо ставить перед собой реальные и достижимые цели.
In Conclusion: Sicily is awesome.
In Conclusion: It is important to get tested for HIV on a regular basis.
Именно поэтому важно регулярно проходить тестирование на ВИЧ.
In Conclusion: RC has a lot of money invested in this ship.
В свое время АРК «Антарктика» вложила немало средств в восстановление этого судна.
In Conclusion, America has a HUGE problem with waste.
In Conclusion, Swimming is beneficial for everyone!
Так что плавание полезно абсолютно всем!
In Conclusion, Organizations should seek to harness the power of the well-informed candidate as a competitive advantage in today’s global search for the best talent.
«Организации должны стремиться использовать власть хорошо информированного кандидата как конкурентное преимущество в современных глобальных поисках лучших талантов».
In Conclusion the dissertationist summarizes her findings and presents the concept of social advertising as an instrument of political system stabilization allowing for the neutralization of stressful influences over the society and the system in general.
В заключении автор делает основные выводы и представляет концепцию социальной рекламы как инструмента стабилизации политической системы, позволяющей устранить стрессовые воздействия на общество и систему в целом.
In Conclusion Users appreciate the large variety of device data and use EPLAN Data Portal for their daily design engineering.
Пользователи высоко оценили широкий ассортимент данных по компонентам и используют портал EPLAN Data Portal для выполнения проектных работ.
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In conclusion, his delegation was entirely satisfied with the text, as amended.
В итоге текст с внесенными
в
него поправками полностью удовлетворяет его делегацию.
In conclusion quoting the words of our head of state N.A Nazarbayev.,
Karimbaeva A.
В заключений процитировав слова нашего Главы государства Назарбаева Н. А.,
Каримбаева А. К.
Въ заключенiе— же Сей объявленной вамъ Божественной Истины, я грозно повелѣваю вамъ пятью ИМЕНАМИ БОГА.
In conclusion, a statement by the President of the General Assembly summarized the high-level meeting.
В заключительном слове Председатель Генеральной Ассамблеи кратко изложил результаты этого заседания высокого уровня.
In conclusion of this item, the Committee adopted the draft decision as amended by delegations.
Завершая рассмотрение этого пункта повестки дня, Комитет принял проект решения с поправками делегаций.
В заключении рассматриваются направления дальнейшего развития.
In conclusion, there has been a violation of article 4
of Protocol No. 4 to the Convention.
Вывод: имело место нарушение статьи 4
Протокола№ 4 к Конвенции.
In conclusion, here are some figures on the presidential address,
published by Kommersant-Vlast magazine:
Под занавес— абсолютно точные данные о президентском послании из
журнала Коммерсант- власть:
In conclusion of the 5 th extraordinary Congress of Our Party,
the delegates unanimously adopted a resolution.
Завершая работу V Внеочередного съезда« Нашей Партии»,
делегаты единогласно приняли резолюцию.
In conclusion, Anton Nosik stressed the importance of the shifting
of internet projects to mobile platforms.
Напоследок Антон Носик указал на важность перехода интернет-
проектов на мобильные платформы.
In conclusion Chairman of the Parliament Ashot Ghoulyan announced
the decisions of the National Assembly to appoint Arthur Mosiyan NKR Prosecutor General and Ernest Avanesyan Chairman of the Control Chamber of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh.
В завершение председатель парламента Ашот Гулян опубликовал
решения Национального собрания о назначении Артура Мосияна Генеральным прокурором и Эрнеста Аванесян председателем Контрольной палаты НКР.
size works much more active on a shelf.
В итоге, название бренда представленное
в
большем размере,
работает на прилавке намного активнее.
the Department of the Embassy is always open to constructive proposals and focused to maximize the effect of joint projects.
Посольства всегда открыто для конструктивных предложений и ориентировано на максимальный эффект совместных проектов.
In conclusion, the new law will strengthen the banking system
and ensure the financial stability of the Republic of Moldova.
В итоге, новое законодательство укрепит банковскую систему
и обеспечит финансовую стабильность Республики Молдова.
order to become a trader you need just two things: a computer and desire to make money.
того, чтобы стать трейдером вам необходимо иметь всего две вещи: компьютер и желание зарабатывать.
And in conclusion we want to note that
in
our second kindergarten work
on the external design are finished; interior- on the final stage.
И в завершении хотим отметить, что во втором детском садике окончены работы по
оформлению внешнего фасада здания, а внутренняя отделка- на завершающем этапе.
In conclusion, it comes out that what the President of the Republic of Cyprus said
during his interview to the magazine L’Express was the exact opposite of what Mr. Talat so inadvertently claimed.
В итоге получается так, что президент Республики Кипр
в
своем интервью журналу<<
Экспресс>> сказал как раз обратное тому, что ему столь опрометчиво приписывает гн Талат.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the purchase of option
on gold is a unique chance to minimize your risks by purchasing time-tested, constantly growing
in
value, assets.
В завершении, хотелось бы отметить, что покупка опциона на
золото- это уникальный шанс минимизировать свои риски, приобретая проверенные временем, непрестанно растущие
в
цене активы.
In conclusion, I want to say something that reader has already known-
the client comes to the salon not only for a quality service.
В завершении хочется сказать то, что читатель давно знает- клиент
приходит
в
салон не только за качественной услугой.
In conclusion, the base scenario consolidated budget is
put forward as the proposed budget, taking into account the above sensitivity analysis.
В итоге с учетом вышеизложенного анализа чувствительности
в
качестве
предлагаемого бюджета представлен сводный бюджет на основе базового сценария.
and China are implementing a large- scale investment program, which provides construction of 51 enterprises
in
Kazakhstan.
Китай реализуют масштабную инвестиционную программу, которая предусматривает строительство 51 предприятия на территории Казахстана.
In conclusion, we are relatives,
in
my opinion, not very close, but something is.
В итоге, мы как бы родственники, по моему мнению, хоть и не очень близкие, но что-то есть.
In conclusion, the Committee’s chairman stressed that the talks have
returned to the starting point of»reciprocal accusations on every point.».
В итоге, подчеркнул председатель комитета, переговорный процесс сегодня вернулся
на исходные позиции» взаимных обвинений по любому поводу».
In conclusion, Istrate stressed that the court’s decision of arresting
the mayor for 30 days will be appealed
in
the Appeals’ Chamber.
В итоге Истрате подчеркнул, что решение суда о помещении примара
под предварительный арест на 30 суток будет оспорено
в
Апелляционной палате.
In conclusion, we made a review of a WebRTC player and its source code,
and demonstrated how to embed such a player to a web page and deploy it on your own web server.
В итоге, мы описали код WеьRТС- плеера и показали
как встроить плеер
в
веб- страницу сайта и развернуть на собственном веб- сервере.
The phrase “In conclusion …” sounds reductive, simple and … well, just basic.
You can find better words to conclude an essay than that!
So below I’ve outlined a list of different ways to say in conclusion in an essay using a range of analysis verbs. Each one comes with an explanation of the best time to use each phrase and an example you could consider.
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The following are the best tips I have for to say in conclusion in an essay.
1. The Weight of the Evidence Suggests…
My Rating: 10/10
Overview: This is a good concluding phrase for an evaluative essay where you need to compare two different positions on a topic then conclude by saying which one has more evidence behind it than the other.
You could also use this phrase for argumentative essays where you’ve put forward all the evidence for your particular case.
Example: “The weight of the evidence suggests that climate change is a real phenomenon.”
2. A Thoughtful Analysis would Conclude…
My Rating: 9/10
Overview: I would use this phrase in either an argumentative essay or a comparison essay. As an argument, it highlights that you think your position is the most logical.
In a comparison essay, it shows that you have (or have intended to) thoughtfully explore the issue by looking at both sides.
Example: “A thoughtful analysis would conclude that there is substantial evidence highlighting that climate change is real.”
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3. A Balanced Assessment of the Above Information…
My Rating: 9/10
Overview: This phrase can be used to show that you have made a thoughtful analysis of the information you found when researching the essay. You’re telling your teacher with this phrase that you have looked at all sides of the argument before coming to your conclusion.
Example: “A balanced assessment of the above information would be that climate change exists and will have a strong impact on the world for centuries to come.”
4. Across the Board…
My Rating: 5/10
Overview: I would use this phrase in a less formal context such as in a creative discussion but would leave it out of a formal third-person essay. To me, the phrase comes across as too colloquial.
Example: “Across the board, there are scientists around the world who consistently provide evidence for human-induced climate change.”
5. Logically…
My Rating: 7/10
Overview: This phrase can be used at the beginning of any paragraph that states out a series of facts that will be backed by clear step-by-step explanations that the reader should be able to follow to a conclusion.
Example: “Logically, the rise of the automobile would speed up economic expansion in the United States. Automobiles allowed goods to flow faster around the economy.
6. After all is Said and Done…
My Rating: 5/10
Overview: This is a colloquial term that is more useful in a speech than written text. If you feel that the phrase ‘In conclusion,’ is too basic, then I’d also avoid this term. However, use in speech is common, so if you’re giving a speech, it may be more acceptable.
Example: “After all is said and done, it’s clear that there is more evidence to suggest that climate change is real than a hoax.”
7. All in All…
My Rating: 5/10
Overview: ‘All in all’ is a colloquial term that I would use in speech but not in formal academic writing. Colloquialisms can show that you have poor command of the English language. However, I would consider using this phrase in the conclusion of a debate.
Example: “All in all, our debate team has shown that there is insurmountable evidence that our side of the argument is correct.”
8. All Things Considered…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: This term is a good way of saying ‘I have considered everything above and now my conclusion is..’ However, it is another term that’s more commonly used in speech than writing. Use it in a high school debate, but when it comes to a formal essay, I would leave it out.
Example: “All things considered, there’s no doubt in my mind that climate change is man-made.”
9. As a Final Note…
My Rating: 3/10
Overview: This phrase gives me the impression that the student doesn’t understand the point of a conclusion. It’s not to simply make a ‘final note’, but to summarize and reiterate. So, I would personally avoid this one.
Example: “As a final note, I would say that I do think the automobile was one of the greatest inventions of the 20th Century.”
10. As Already Stated…
My Rating: 2/10
Overview: I don’t like this phrase. It gives teachers the impression that you’re going around in circles and haven’t organized your essay properly. I would particularly avoid it in the body of an essay because I always think: “If you already stated it, why are you stating it again?” Of course, the conclusion does re-state things, but it also adds value because it also summarizes them. So, add value by using a phrase such as ‘summarizing’ or ‘weighing up’ in your conclusion instead.
Example: “As already stated, I’m going to repeat myself and annoy my teacher.”
11. At present, the Best Evidence Suggests…
My Rating: 8/10
Overview: In essays where the evidence may change in the future. Most fields of study do involve some evolution over time, so this phrase acknowledges that “right now” the best evidence is one thing, but it may change in the future. It also shows that you’ve looked at the latest information on the topic.
Example: “At present, the best evidence suggests that carbon dioxide emissions from power plants is the greatest influence on climate change.”
12. At the Core of the Issue…
My Rating: 7/10
Overview: I personally find this phrase to be useful for most essays. It highlights that you are able to identify the most important or central point from everything you have examined. It is slightly less formal than some other phrases on this list, but I also wouldn’t consider it too colloquial for an undergraduate essay.
Example: “At the core of the issue in this essay is the fact scientists have been unable to convince the broader public of the importance of action on climate change.”
13. Despite the shortcomings of…
My Rating: 8/10
Overview: This phrase can be useful in an argumentative essay. It shows that there are some limitations to your argument, but, on balance you still think your position is the best. This will allow you to show critical insight and knowledge while coming to your conclusion.
Often, my students make the mistake of thinking they can only take one side in an argumentative essay. On the contrary, you should be able to highlight the limitations of your point-of-view while also stating that it’s the best.
Example: “Despite the shortcomings of globalization, this essay has found that on balance it has been good for many areas in both the developed and developing world.”
14. Finally…
My Rating: 4/10
Overview: While the phrase ‘Finally,’ does indicate that you’re coming to the end of your discussion, it is usually used at the end of a list of ideas rather than in a conclusion. It also implies that you’re adding a point rather that summing up previous points you have made.
Example: “Finally, this essay has highlighted the importance of communication between policy makers and practitioners in order to ensure good policy is put into effect.”
15. Gathering the above points together…
My Rating: 7/10
Overview: While this is not a phrase I personally use very often, I do believe it has the effect of indicating that you are “summing up”, which is what you want out of a conclusion.
Example: “Gathering the above points together, it is clear that the weight of evidence highlights the importance of action on climate change.”
16. Given the above information…
My Rating: 8/10
Overview: This phrase shows that you are considering the information in the body of the piece when coming to your conclusion. Therefore, I believe it is appropriate for starting a conclusion.
Example: “Given the above information, it is reasonable to conclude that the World Health Organization is an appropriate vehicle for achieving improved health outcomes in the developing world.”
17. In a nutshell…
My Rating: 3/10
Overview: This phrase means to say everything in the fewest possible words. However, it is a colloquial phrase that is best used in speech rather than formal academic writing.
Example: “In a nutshell, there are valid arguments on both sides of the debate about socialism vs capitalism.”
18. In closing…
My Rating: 7/10
Overview: This phrase is an appropriate synonym for ‘In conclusion’ and I would be perfectly fine with a student using this phrase in their essay. Make sure you follow-up by explaining your position based upon the weight of evidence presented in the body of your piece
Example: “In closing, there is ample evidence to suggest that liberalism has been the greatest force for progress in the past 100 years.”
19. In essence…
My Rating: 5/10
Overview: While the phrase ‘In essence’ does suggest you are about to sum up the core findings of your discussion, it is somewhat colloquial and is best left for speech rather than formal academic writing.
Example: “In essence, this essay has shown that cattle farming is an industry that should be protected as an essential service for our country.”
20. In review…
My Rating: 5/10
Overview: We usually review someone else’s work, not our own. For example, you could review a book that you read or a film you watched. So, writing “In review” as a replacement for “In conclusion” comes across a little awkward.
Example: “In review, the above information has made a compelling case for compulsory military service in the United States.”
21. In short…
My Rating: 5/10
Overview: Personally, I find that this phrase is used more regularly by undergraduate student. As students get more confident with their writing, they tend to use higher-rated phrases from this list. Nevertheless, I would not take grades away from a student for using this phrase.
Example: “In short, this essay has shown the importance of sustainable agriculture for securing a healthy future for our nation.”
22. In Sum…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: Short for “In summary”, the phrase “In sum” sufficiently shows that you are not coming to the moment where you will sum up the essay. It is an appropriate phrase to use instead of “In conclusion”.
But remember to not just summarize but also discuss the implications of your findings in your conclusion.
Example: “In sum, this essay has shown the importance of managers in ensuring efficient operation of medium-to-large enterprises.”
23. In Summary…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: In summary and in sum are the same terms which can be supplemented for “In conclusion”. You will show that you are about to summarize the points you said in the body of the essay, which is what you want from an essay.
Example: “In summary, reflection is a very important metacognitive skill that all teachers need to master in order to improve their pedagogical skills.”
24. It cannot be conclusively stated that…
My Rating: 7/10
Overview: While this phrase is not always be a good fit for your essay, when it is, it does show knowledge and skill in writing. You would use this phrase if you are writing an expository essay where you have decided that there is not enough evidence currently to make a firm conclusion on the issue.
Example: “It cannot be conclusively stated that the Big Bang was when the universe began. However, it is the best theory so far, and none of the other theories explored in this essay have as much evidence behind them.”
25. It is apparent that…
My Rating: 7/10
Overview: The term ‘apparent’ means that something is ‘clear’ or even ‘obvious’. So, you would use this word in an argumentative essay where you think you have put forward a very compelling argument.
Example: “It is apparent that current migration patterns in the Americas are unsustainable and causing significant harm to the most vulnerable people in our society.”
26. Last but not least…
My Rating: 4/10
Overview: The phrase “last but not least” is a colloquial idiom that is best used in speech rather than formal academic writing. Furthermore, when you are saying ‘last’, you mean to say you’re making your last point rather than summing up all your points you already made. So, I’d avoid this one.
Example: “Last but not least, this essay has highlighted the importance of empowering patients to exercise choice over their own medical decisions.”
27. Overall…
My Rating: 7.5/10
Overview: This phrase means ‘taking everything into account’, which sounds a lot like what you would want to do in an essay. I don’t consider it to be a top-tier choice (which is why I rated it 7), but in my opinion it is perfectly acceptable to use in an undergraduate essay.
Example: “Overall, religious liberty continues to be threatened across the world, and faces significant threats in the 21st Century.”
28. The above points illustrate…
My Rating: 8/10
Overview: This phrase is a good start to a conclusion paragraph that talks about the implications of the points you made in your essay. Follow it up with a statement that defends your thesis you are putting forward in the essay.
Example: “The above points illustrate that art has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on humanity since the renaissance.”
29. The evidence presented in this essay suggests that…
My Rating: 10/10
Overview: I like this phrase because it highlights that you are about to gather together the evidence from the body of the essay to put forward a final thesis statement.
Example: “The evidence presented in this essay suggests that the democratic system of government is the best for securing maximum individual liberty for citizens of a nation.”
30. This essay began by stating…
My Rating: 9/10
Overview: This phrase is one that I teach in my YouTube mini-course as an effective one to use in an essay conclusion. If you presented an interesting fact in your introduction, you can return to that point from the beginning of the essay to provide nice symmetry in your writing.
Example: “This essay began by stating that corruption has been growing in the Western world. However, the facts collected in the body of the essay show that institutional checks and balances can sufficiently minimize this corruption in the long-term.”
31. This essay has argued…
My Rating: 8/10
Overview: This term can be used effectively in an argumentative essay to provide a summary of your key points. Follow it up with an outline of all your key points, and then a sentence about the implications of the points you made. See the example below.
Example: “This essay has argued that standardized tests are damaging for students’ mental health. Tests like the SATs should therefore be replaced by project-based testing in schools.”
32. To close…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: This is a very literal way of saying “In conclusion”. While it’s suitable and serves its purpose, it does come across as being a sophomoric term. Consider using one of the higher-rated phrases in this list.
Example: “To close, this essay has highlighted both the pros and cons of relational dialectics theory and argued that it is not the best communication theory for the 21st Century.”
33. To Conclude…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: Like ‘to close’ and ‘in summary’, the phrase ‘to conclude’ is very similar to ‘in conclusion’. It can therefore be used as a sufficient replacement for that term. However, as with the above terms, it’s just okay and you could probably find a better phrase to use.
Example: “To conclude, this essay has highlighted that there are multiple models of communication but there is no one perfect theory to explain each situation.”
34. To make a long story short…
My Rating: 1/10
Overview: This is not a good phrase to use in an academic essay. It is a colloquialism. It also implies that you have been rambling in your writing and you could have said everything more efficiently. I would personally not use this phrase.
Example: “To make a long story short, I don’t have very good command of academic language.”
35. To Sum up…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: This phrase is the same as ‘In summary’. It shows that you have made all of your points and now you’re about to bring them all together in a ‘summary’. Just remember in your conclusion that you need to do more than summarize but also talk about the implications of your findings. So you’ll need to go beyond just a summary.
Example: “In summary, there is ample evidence that linear models of communication like Lasswell’s model are not as good at explaining 21st Century communication as circular models like the Osgood-Schramm model.”
36. Ultimately…
My Rating: 6/10
Overview: While this phrase does say that you are coming to a final point – also known as a conclusion – it’s also a very strong statement that might not be best to use in all situations. I usually accept this phrase from my undergraduates, but for my postgraduates I’d probably suggest simply removing it.
Example: “Ultimately, new media has been bad for the world because it has led to the spread of mistruths around the internet.”
37. Undoubtedly…
My Rating: 4/10
Overview: If you are using it in a debate or argumentative essay, it can be helpful. However, in a regular academic essay, I would avoid it. We call this a ‘booster’, which is a term that emphasizes certainty. Unfortunately, certainty is a difficult thing to claim, so you’re better off ‘hedging’ with phrases like ‘It appears’ or ‘The best evidence suggests’.
Example: “Undoubtedly, I know everything about this topic and am one hundred percent certain even though I’m just an undergraduate student.”
38. Weighing up the facts, this essay finds…
My Rating: 10/10
Overview: This statement highlights that you are looking at all of the facts both for and against your points of view. It shows you’re not just blindly following one argument but being careful about seeing things from many perspectives.
Example: “Weighing up the facts, this essay finds that reading books is important for developing critical thinking skills in childhood.”
39. With that said…
My Rating: 2/10
Overview: This is another phrase that I would avoid. This is a colloquialism that’s best used in speech rather than writing. It is another term that feels sophomoric and is best to avoid. Instead, use a more formal term such as: ‘Weighing up the above points, this essay finds…’
Example: “With that said, this essay disagrees with the statement that you need to go to college to get a good job.”
Do you Need to Say Anything?
Something I often tell my students is: “Can you just remove that phrase?”
Consider this sentence:
- “In conclusion, the majority of scientists concur that climate change exists.”
Would it be possible to simply say:
- “In conclusion, The majority of scientists concur that climate change exists.”
So, I’d recommend also just considering removing that phrase altogether! Sometimes the best writing is the shortest, simplest writing that gets to the point without any redundant language at all.
How to Write an Effective Conclusion
Before I go, I’d like to bring your attention to my video on ‘how to write an effective conclusion’. I think it would really help you out given that you’re looking for help on how to write a conclusion. It’s under 5 minutes long and has helped literally thousands of students write better conclusions for their essays:
In Conclusion…
Well, I had to begin this conclusion with ‘In conclusion…’ I liked the irony in it, and I couldn’t pass up that chance.
Overall, don’t forget that concluding an essay is a way to powerfully summarize what you’ve had to say and leave the reader with a strong impression that you’ve become an authority on the topic you’re researching.
So, whether you write it as a conclusion, summary, or any other synonym for conclusion, those other ways to say in conclusion are less important than making sure that the message in your conclusion is incredibly strong.
Chris Drew (PhD)
Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education.