The conclusion is not the place to present new facts (should be in the body of your essay), so conclusions don't usually have references unless you come up with a 'punchy' quote from someone special as a final word.
What should not be in a conclusion?
Six Things to AVOID in Your Conclusion
- 1: AVOID summarizing. ...
- 2: AVOID repeating your thesis or intro material verbatim. ...
- 3: AVOID bringing up minor points. ...
- 4: AVOID introducing new information. ...
- 5: AVOID selling yourself short. ...
- 6: AVOID the phrases “in summary” and “in conclusion.”
What should be in a conclusions?
The conclusion paragraph should restate your thesis, summarize the key supporting ideas you discussed throughout the work, and offer your final impression on the central idea. This final summation should also contain the moral of your story or a revelation of a deeper truth.
