Conclusion

🏋️ A Strong EE Conclusion Should Have:

✅ A direct and specific answer to the research question

✅ A summary of key findings, tightly linked to analysis

✅ An evaluation of limitations (of method, scope, or evidence)

✅ A final thought or insight: not a cliché, but a reflection on why the findings matter

🛑 A Conclusion Should Not:

❌ Introduce new arguments or evidence

❌ Rely on generalisations like “in conclusion, this is a big issue”

❌ Be vague or emotionally biased

❌ Contradict the main body without explanation

🌍 World Studies EE – Model Conclusion

Topic: The intersection of fast fashion and water scarcity in Bangladesh

In conclusion, the fast fashion industry has had a measurable and detrimental impact on freshwater availability in Bangladesh. This interdisciplinary investigation — combining environmental science, economics, and global development — has shown that textile production consumes vast water resources, often in regions already experiencing scarcity. Economic incentives and weak environmental governance further exacerbate the problem.

While the investigation was limited to publicly available NGO and UN data, and did not include primary interviews or hydrological measurements, it successfully illustrates the interconnectedness of consumption, environmental degradation, and economic globalization.

The study underscores the need for more sustainable production practices and ethical consumer awareness, reflecting the urgency of rethinking resource use in an increasingly interconnected world.

Why it works: 

✔ Synthesizes interdisciplinary insight

✔ Returns to both the global and local aspects of the issue

✔ Addresses data limitations transparently

✔ Encourages real-world reflection and action

✔ Aligns beautifully with the World Studies mission — interconnected thinking

🕰️ History EE – Model Conclusion

Topic: Appeasement and WWII)

In conclusion, the policy of appeasement played a decisive role in emboldening Nazi Germany's territorial ambitions.

Through the analysis of British foreign policy between 1936 and 1939, it is evident that the lack of immediate resistance to Hitler’s early aggression — especially the remilitarization of the Rhineland and the Munich Agreement — directly contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

While some historians argue appeasement was a necessary strategy due to Britain’s post-war fatigue, this essay has shown that it ultimately failed to contain fascist expansion.

The limitations of this investigation lie in its Eurocentric focus, which excludes broader international responses.

Nonetheless, the evidence strongly supports the conclusion that appeasement, though rooted in rational political concerns, critically undermined European stability in the late 1930s.

Why it works: 

✔ Directly answers the research question with confidence and clarity

✔ Summarizes key findings without repeating everything

✔ Weighs contrasting interpretations (mentions opposing historians)

✔ Acknowledges limitations (Eurocentric scope)

✔ Offers final insight into why this matters historically

🔬 Biology EE – Model Conclusion

Topic: The effect of pH on the activity of catalase in Solanum tuberosum

In conclusion, the investigation confirms that catalase activity in Solanum tuberosum is highly pH-dependent, with peak efficiency observed at pH 7. Deviations on either side of this neutral value significantly reduced the rate of oxygen production, indicating enzyme denaturation. These results support existing biochemical theories on enzyme-substrate interactions and the sensitivity of tertiary protein structures to environmental changes.

While the experiment was controlled and replicable, its limitations include reliance on a single enzyme source and room-temperature conditions. Further research could compare catalase activity across plant species or under varying temperature profiles to simulate environmental variation. Ultimately, this study reinforces the importance of pH homeostasis in biological systems and models how minor chemical shifts can have macroscopic physiological impacts.

Why it works: 

✔ Answers the RQ clearly with data-backed insight

✔ Connects findings to biological theory

✔ Acknowledges experimental limitations

✔ Suggests next steps in research

✔ Reflects on the wider biological implications

🧠 Psychology EE – Model Conclusion

Topic: The effect of sleep deprivation on short-term memory

To conclude, the literature reviewed provides consistent evidence that sleep deprivation impairs short-term memory performance. Across multiple cognitive domains — including working memory, recall, and attentional focus — individuals subjected to sleep loss showed measurable decline. The synthesis of experimental studies supports the hypothesis that sleep is essential for optimal memory consolidation and retrieval.

Nonetheless, the research examined had limitations, including small sample sizes and reliance on laboratory settings that may not reflect real-world complexity. Future studies could focus on longitudinal effects or cross-cultural differences. Despite these gaps, the conclusion remains that sleep plays a critical role in sustaining short-term memory, with meaningful implications for academic, occupational, and clinical settings.

Why it works: ✔ Synthesizes and confirms the RQ with clear evidence

✔ Evaluates the scope and context of the findings

✔ Addresses research limitations

✔ Suggests future directions

✔ Applies findings to real-world settings — personal and societal relevance