diff --git a/_bookdown.yml b/_bookdown.yml
index fd537c4..0675a2c 100644
--- a/_bookdown.yml
+++ b/_bookdown.yml
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ rmd_files: [
   "differential-abundance.Rmd",
   "case-studies.Rmd",
   "solutions.Rmd",
+  "conclusion.Rmd",
   "appendix.Rmd",
   "appendix-regression.Rmd",
   "supplemental-figures.Rmd",
diff --git a/conclusion.Rmd b/conclusion.Rmd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dd94f49
--- /dev/null
+++ b/conclusion.Rmd
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+# Conclusion
+
+_This section is a placeholder for a short (2-3 paragraph) conclusion. We are planning to keep 'discussion' to the earlier sections and appendix, at least for initial submission._
+