Section: 5.3: Writing the Conclusion | COMM101: Public Speaking

Section outline

Now let's move on to address your conclusion. An effective conclusion heightens the impact of a good speech by summarizing the goal and the main points of the speech and providing a sense of closure by driving home the importance of the message in a memorable way.
- Select activity Why Conclusions Matter
  
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- Select activity Steps of a Conclusion
  
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- Select activity More on Analyzing a Conclusion
  
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- Select activity Practice Questions: Unit 5
  
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