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The conclusion is your way of restating what you wrote in your thesis, but not in the exact order or phrasing you used originally.  

The best way to write one is to start with a SPECIFIC topic sentence that summarizes or embodies your thesis.  Then continue reviewing your argument BRIEFLY in about 2-3 sentences.  Then close with a BROAD statement that is agreeable.  CONCLUSION FORMATTING:  

Specific Topic Sentence → Broad overview of thesis → Wrap up your argument → Broad Closing Sentence.

As it has been stated we have to use citations to avoid plagiarism.  However, each filed or area that one studies falls under a different classification and therefore a different formatting style. For instance, a paper in English would fall under MLA (Mondern Language Association) style.  A paper in Psychology, Science, or even Social Work would fall under APA (American Psychological Association) style.  Lawyers have their own style for citations.  When you are looking at the subject you are writing for, be sure to comply the with the citation style that best fits the subject you are working within.

There are so many of these all over the web.  Here is just a few, with one of my own favorite examples thrown in:

Cheezburger puns: http://memebase.cheezburger.com/puns/tag/newspaper

Look a this picture carefuly, isn’t it ironic? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Road_to_recovery_gnangarra.jpg

This guy uses Verbal Irony in his articles: http://lewisgrizzard.com/

More newspaper puns: http://lemill.net/content/webpages/puns-in-newspaper-headlines-reading-and-discussion

Mark Twain is one of the greatest satirical writers there is.  I recommend looking at his short stories, like "Extracts from Adam's Diary" and "Eve's Diary" or even his underrated novella Puddin'head Wilson

The answer to this question depends on which part of the essay you are working for.  I will use the story "Young Goodman Brown" and the idea that the story's setting is important our understanding of its purpose as an example.

Introduction - The topic sentence of an introductory paragraph is usually very broad that connects to your topic.  It is something that everyone will agree with.

Example:  Sometimes the place where a story occurs can play an important role in how the characters function throughout the events taking place.

Body - The topic sentence for a body paragraph is very important. It tells your reader EXACTLY what you will be approaching in that paragraph.

Example:  It is clear that the forest, where Young Goodman Brown's journey takes place, along with the characters he encounters, plays a significant role in his experience, as it is the place where all of his beliefs are questioned.

Conclusion - The topic sentence in your conclusion is very specific and captivates or summarizes your overall argument.

Example:  As you can see, the Puritanical world where Young Goodman Brown comes from, along with the forest where he takes his journey, define who he is and what he becomes at the end of the story.