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    essay examAs an English major in college, I had my share of essay exams.

    I usually kept an eye on the clock when writing, but I’ve definitely had moments when I ran out of time.

    So here’s some advice from Harvard University on how to complete an essay when you only have minutes left:

    • Conclude by linking the last paragraph to the first, perhaps by reiterating a word or phrase you used at the beginning.
    • Conclude with a sentence composed mainly of one-syllable words. Simple language can help create an effect of understated drama.
    • Conclude with a sentence that’s compound or parallel in structure; such sentences can establish a sense of balance or order that may feel just right at the end of a complex discussion.

    And here’s how you should never end an essay:

    • Don’t simply summarize your essay. A brief summary of your argument may be useful, especially if your essay is long_more than ten pages or so. But shorter essays tend not to require a restatement of your main ideas.
    • Avoid phrases like “in conclusion,” “to conclude,” “in summary,” and “to sum up.” These phrases can be useful_even welcome_in oral presentations. But readers can see, by the tell-tale compression of the pages, when an essay is about to end. You’ll irritate your audience if you belabor the obvious.

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    3 Responses to “How to Conclude an Essay Exam in 5 Minutes”

    1. [...] 6. Studenthacks.org - How to Conclude an Essay Exam in 5 Minutes [...]

    2. just say the summary

    3. i got a A+ by not doing that stuff

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