[header] How to write the last sentence in a paper [title] Consider a " big picture " ending. [step] Pulling back to reveal the larger context can be useful for a complex topic. If you are critiquing a book, mention changes in society or writing that the book reflects. 
If you are discussing an issue, tell people why the issue is important. [substeps] Example: " without a detailed understanding of tolstoy's personal ideology, the reader can only guess at the meaning behind his work.