It is important to signal to the audience that you are moving into your conclusion. It helps the audience focus their attention and listen to your summary of the main points.
| Note | Symbol Key: | Interpretation |
| ! = |
SUPERIOR |
You creatively indicated that you were moving into your conclusion. |
| + = |
EFFECTIVE |
We knew you were moving into your conclusion. |
| + = |
PROBLEMATIC |
I caught what I thought was your transition onto the conclusion but it was too subtle or too quick. Pause before "signaling the end." |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
Your conclusion did not work well; your speech ended abruptly. Remember move into your conclusion with a phrase that indicates you will be ending soon. |
| Ø = |
MISSING | You did not signal the transition into the conclusion which is a problem. |