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avoid running a point into the ground that you have already discussed
in detail during the presentation. The point of the summary is to
remind the audience about the essential core of the presentation.
Concentrate on the major ideas and the argument you made that
supported the ideas..

3. Inform the audience about future work that you are interested in
pursuing. The subject matter of a presentation usually has room for
growth, development or elaboration. It is impossible to cover all of the
bases in the time span of a presentation.

4. Conclude the summary by thanking the audience for listening. Tell
the audience that you would be happy to respond to any questions they
may have that relate to the presentation.

Using the following suggested checklist of skills and language
vocabulary make up a dialogue about taking and leaving
messages.

LANGUAGE CHECKLIST SKILLS CHECKLIST

THE END OF THE A summary
PRESENTATION  Restates main points.
Ending the main body of the  Restates what the
presentation audience must understand
Okay, that ends (the third part of) and remember.
my talk.  Contains no new
That’s all I want to say for now information.
on ….  In short.

Beginning the summary and/or A conclusion
conclusion  States the logical
I’d like to end by emphasizing the consequences of what has
main point(s). I’d like to end with been said.
…  Often contains
 a summary of the main points. recommendations.
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