[Matthew Sherborne]

The Article Conclusion


One more paragraph and you’re done with your article!

The conclusion is a generalization of everything you’ve just written about. In this case, and with most articles, it breaks down as a problem and the solution.

1.Problem: Skin cancer
2.Solution: Science, products, & information are out there, it’s up to the reader to apply it

Here’s how to put that into a paragraph:

1 The first sentence is often generalized to help the reader see the big picture.

1A Another statistic is added to give it a little more oomph. This was taken from the “Other interesting points/facts” in your outline.

2 Finish on a positive note. Here, it’s that there is hope, skin cancer can be prevented.

2A The last sentence usually reflects the tone of the first sentence. Here, it’s broken up into two sentences, but still conveys the urgency and importance of the matter.

1 Skin cancer is not something to be taken lightly. 1A With more than twenty people dying from it every day, skin cancer ranks as the most common cancer in the Unites States, as of 2007. 2 Luckily, science is doing its part to provide products and information for you and your family to reduce your risk. 2A Be smart and protect your skin. It could very well save your life.

Congratulations! Your conclusion is 67 words long, giving your article a total of 613 words!!!

Next I'll cover how to write an article headline that gets noticed.