Criteria for an Effective Conclusion:
does not introduce new ideas
provides a summary statement of the overall idea
may mirror the wording of an introduction
may use projection to guide readers to make use of the information

Based on these criteria, does this passage have an effective conclusion?
A.
No, this does not have an effective conclusion because it leaves the subject open-ended.
B.
Yes, this has an effective conclusion because it uses projection to engage the reader.
C.
No, this does not have an effective conclusion because it introduces new ideas.
D.
Yes, this has an effective conclusion because it mirrors the introduction.