AWA Crafting Effective Conclusions 2

Question 1

Which technique makes an AWA conclusion most memorable to readers?

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Ending with a thought-provoking implication or broader significance

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Introducing a new counterargument

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Repeating the thesis word-for-word

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Listing all evidence used in the essay

Question 2

In an AWA Analyze an Argument essay, the conclusion should primarily:

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Summarize which logical flaws are most damaging and what evidence would strengthen the argument

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Offer your personal opinion on the topic

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Introduce alternative perspectives not discussed in the body

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Restate the original argument verbatim

Question 3

What is the risk of writing a conclusion that is too short (one or two sentences) on the AWA?

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It signals to raters that the writer rushed or lacks depth of analysis

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It may cause the essay to exceed the word limit

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It is acceptable as long as the body paragraphs are strong

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It automatically scores below a 4

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'synthesis' in an AWA conclusion?

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Combining the essay's main points into a unified insight that goes beyond the sum of parts

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Copying key sentences from each body paragraph

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Adding new statistics to reinforce the argument

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Defining key terms used throughout the essay

Question 5

When concluding an Analyze an Issue essay, which approach best demonstrates high-level thinking?

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Acknowledging the complexity of the issue while affirming your overall position

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Presenting a completely new position that contradicts the body

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Avoiding any mention of opposing views

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Summarizing only the weakest point made in the essay

Question 6

Which phrase is LEAST appropriate to begin an AWA conclusion?

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In conclusion, this essay has proven…

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Ultimately, the evidence suggests…

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The analysis above demonstrates…

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Taking these points together…

Question 7

How should an effective AWA conclusion handle the strongest objection to your position?

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Briefly concede its validity while explaining why your overall argument still holds

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Ignore it to avoid weakening your stance

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Dedicate the entire conclusion to refuting it in detail

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Move it to the introduction instead