How to Write a Strong, Closing Paragraph: The Strength of Your Argument, the Conclusion and Empowerment

The strength of your entire argument lies in a strong, closing paragraph. Note that writing a strong, closing paragraph brings about an effective conclusion to your article, essay or story, as well.

What is the function of a closing paragraph?

The article entitled “The Conclusion of the Essay,” suggests that “The function of the essay's conclusion is to restate the main argument. It reminds the reader of the strengths of the argument: that is, it reiterates the most important evidence supporting the argument.”

Consider the following tips with respect to how to write a strong closing paragraph.

Structure your article, essay or story appropriately with the proper placement of your closing argument.

You should have four, basic and distinct literary aspects to your article, essay or story, namely a title, introduction, body and conclusion. Your title should direct the reader to your central argument immediately. Your key points should be included in your introduction and restated again in your conclusion. They should always be in agreement with each other, throughout the body of your content and summarized in the conclusion, which should then close or end your article effectively.

Know when to end your article with your concluding paragraph

Knowing when to end your article, essay or story is important, as rambling on indefinitely beyond the point of an effective conclusion may cause you to lose the strength of your thesis, argument or story line. In other words, it weakens it. Your reader should know immediately when your article, essay or story concludes. He or she is should not be left wondering what happens next, left in suspense or looking for more.

Keep your closing paragraph timely, concise and to the point.

Summarize your strongest key points in your closing paragraph, so that your reader knows your article, essay or story is relevant or on topic, as it closes. The content it contains should be timely, concise and to the point. It should relate back to your title, introduction and the body of your content.

Write your closing paragraph in a way that it excites your reader.

As you write your closing paragraph, make your reader feel challenged, enthusiastic and excited about your article, essay or story, as then he or she may decide to read more of your literary work. Surprise endings with positive and negative statements work well, especially for articles like flash fiction or short stories. 

As a writer, you can try several, different kinds of closing paragraphs to see what kind of an ending appears to be the strongest and most effective. Sometimes, a closing paragraph contains a powerful, famous quotation.  

In conclusion, one might suggest that practice makes perfect when it comes to writing a strong, closing paragraph for an article, essay or story. You may also surprise your reader and strengthen your closing paragraph using a powerful motivational, closing statement.

Empowering your writing is always possible through the correct use of a strong closing paragraph.