Edwin W.

asked • 05/27/21

Transition for conclusion

Despite not wanting cicada interaction, she thinks that the 17-year cycle is interesting. She wonders “how do [cicadas] manage that 17-year gap?”


I need a transition for the paragraph below. The paragraph above is the one before the conclusion which is below. I want for the transition to flow effortlessly so avoiding in conclusion, in summary, etc.


Cicadas are a unique species of insect because they have 13 or 17 year life cycles. They live mainly on the east coast of the US and their emergence can cause irritation, and sometimes even fear, for those who live in this region.

Dr. Annie O.

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One possible way to transition from info-rich body paragraphs into the conclusion is to look to the future of the topic or issue. For example, "Whether climate change will have an impact on the cycles of the cicada is being investigated ..." or "Based on current research, cicada cycles are expected to ..." or "While young plantings may be vulnerable to cicadas this year, established plants are not ..." It depends on what you have come up with in the body paragraphs, but you're right, merely summarizing or repeating points that have already been made in body paragraphs is not a strength in an essay's conclusion. You might hark back to the thesis statement in your introduction and echo it without repeating in the conclusion.
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Victoria B. answered • 05/27/21

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I'm not sure what you're reading, but consider something to this effect:


"(Person's name) is able to recognize the unique characteristics of the cicada. It is a species that has 13 to 17 year life cycles. Cicadas live mainly on the East Coast ...."



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