text: what is in a conclusion for a persuasive essay? i am writing an essay about gun control and i need to know what goes in the conclusion your conclusion would give a very brief summary of the most important points you made in your essay and a concluding statement.  you may want to restate your opinion in different words - strongly state what you believe.  in your conclusion it is always good to strongly state what action you think needs to be taken.  if you can find a good quotation that suits, that is a good way to end an essay.   you want your conclusion to be memorable.    you may get an idea at one of these links.   i hope this helps.