Connectors of Conclusion (Definition and Examples)
In writing, a connector of conclusion (COC) is a word or phrase that signals to the reader that the writer is concluding his or her argument.
A COC can be as simple as “in conclusion” or “to conclude,” but it can also be more elaborate, such as “after careful consideration.”
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at connectors of conclusion and provide some examples. We’ll also discuss when it’s appropriate to use them. Let’s get started!
List of Connectors of Conclusion in Detail
1) Hence
Hence is the commonest word in English to mean ‘therefore’. It is seldom used outside of writing.
It is basically a shortened form of the phrase ‘therefore, I conclude’.
e.g. Hence, I believe that we should vote for Jane.
2) Consequently
Consequently is a more formal word than ‘hence’. It has the same meaning as ‘hence’, but it sounds a bit more high-class.
e.g. Consequently, I have decided to invest in property.
3) In conclusion
‘In conclusion’ is the most common way to signal to the reader that you are concluding your argument. It is very straightforward and simply means ‘in summary, this is what I have said.
e.g. In conclusion, going to university isn’t always the best decision.
4) To conclude
To conclude is very similar to ‘in conclusion’, but it has a more formal tone. It is often used in speeches or longer pieces of writing.
e.g. To conclude, I would like to say thank you for your time.
5) In sum
In sum is another way of saying ‘in conclusion’. It is less formal than ‘in conclusion’ and ‘to conclude’.
e.g. In sum, I think that we should invest in property.
6) To sum up
To sum up is a more formal way of saying ‘in sum’. It is often used in speeches or longer pieces of writing.
e.g. To sum up, I would like to say thank you for your time.
7) In brief
In brief is a less formal way of saying ‘in conclusion’.
e.g. In brief, I think that we should invest in property.
8) To put it simply
To put it simply is a more formal way of saying ‘in conclusion’.
e.g. To put it simply, going to university isn’t always the best decision.
9) In a nutshell
In a nutshell is a very informal way of saying ‘in conclusion’. It is often used in speech or informal writing.
e.g. In a nutshell, I think that we should invest in property.
10) To cut a long story short
To cut a long story short is a more formal way of saying ‘in conclusion’.
e.g. To cut a long story short, going to university isn’t always the best decision.
11) In closing
In closing is a more formal way of saying ‘in conclusion’.
e.g. In closing, I would like to say thank you for your time.
