ever since i was a little writer and needed to have some sources in my essays...i would always only put them in the middle of my essays. just a habit i guess. at times in the intro paragraph...but ive never done it in my conclusion. would there be a rule against this or is it totally cool? obviously it would be within context but ....you know? :-)
2006-12-12 18:17:37 · 14 answers · asked by Legionnaire 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
There is no written rule saying you cannot place a quote in the conclusion of an essay, but it is typically discouraged. The conclusion is the location where you summarize the points you made in your essay, and express your final remarks. The essay becomes more about your thoughts in the conclusion, rather than what some other writer wrote.
2006-12-12 18:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's generally seen as a "cheesy tactic," which is completely unfair, given the number of speech-writers who employ the same tactic everyday. But those who are grading your writing had a lot more time to devote to these matters, and most will see a quote, in the conclusion, as a lazy device. Again, unfair. But if you've been spot-on throughout your paper, and understand your context (and it seems you do), you can pull off a conclusion. :- )
If it helps at all, I HATE writing conclusions, and I've been in the field for more years than I should number. Give it a few tries, and keep a sense of humor about it. Trust in your brain.
2006-12-12 18:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by rhetorica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time ending (or opening) a paper with a quote is frowned upon. But right here is the MLA variety: Literary educated Curtis Smith summarizes, “Bradbury’s greatest value is as a social critic” (web page # from source). You must cite it, but in the citation you don't want the author's title for the reason that it's recounted within the sentence.
2016-08-10 01:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say as long as the quote sums up the main idea of your essay it's perfectly fine to put it in the conclusion, particularly if it offers some little profundity to leave the reader with at the end.
I've never been marked down for it in college essays.
2006-12-12 19:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by praisedivinemercy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, they can be at the end but theyhave to have something to do with the essay and the conclusion of the essay, obviously. also, this is very unorthodox and depending on your teacher or class you may be graded negatively on it because teachers are trying to teach you the correct way now and when you're experienced enough then you can try the quirky stuff.
2006-12-12 18:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haven't you watched american history x?
the best way to end a paper is with a quote.
"Derek says it's always good to end a paper with a quote. He says someone else has already said it best. So if you can't top it, steal from them and go out strong. So I picked a guy I thought you'd like. 'We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.' "
2006-12-12 18:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by twitch_is 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write it in the conclusion only if it captures totally your argument, the theme of your discussion. If the quote would help the reader to understand your agument, put it earlier on. Remember what the function of your quote is.
2006-12-12 20:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by gbgnick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often ending (or beginning up) a paper with a quote is frowned upon. yet right here is the MLA type: Literary professional Curtis Smith summarizes, “Bradbury’s maximum excellent fee is as a social critic” (web site # from source). you would be able to desire to quote it, yet contained in the citation you do no longer opt for the author's call seeing it incredibly is stated contained in the sentence.
2016-10-05 06:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, u must do that, if u think that ur essay should have a moral, or a meaning atleast. moreover, u must choose the correct and apt saying which would explain ur essay in a single line. the best proverb used, the best level everyone takes the meaning of the story correctly.
gud luk!
2006-12-12 18:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by Divya.N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. BUT, if your teacher has openly expressed that he/she does not approve using quotations in conclusion paragraphs, then don't do it. I can't imagine why anyone would want to stifle creativity by imposing such a ridiculous rule.
2006-12-12 18:25:12 · answer #10 · answered by Carrie Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋