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When writing a detailed document such as an essay or a web article, the Thesis Statement is one of the most important aspects of the project <ref>How to Write a Thesis</ref><ref>What is a Thesis Statement?</ref>. A well written thesis aids in the outline of the paper, establishing a valid question or problem, and a quick explanation of how the writer plans to answer the question. | When writing a detailed document such as an essay or a web article, the Thesis Statement is one of the most important aspects of the project <ref>How to Write a Thesis</ref><ref>What is a Thesis Statement?</ref>. A well written thesis aids in the outline of the paper, establishing a valid question or problem, and a quick explanation of how the writer plans to answer the question<ref>Creating a Strong Thesis.</ref>. | ||
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* The author's opinion about the question prosed by the thesis. | * The author's opinion about the question prosed by the thesis. | ||
* The blueprint or exactly how the author plans to argue their point. | * The blueprint or exactly how the author plans to argue their point. | ||
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQ See video for more detailed breakdown] | |||
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== How To Distinguish a Strong Thesis from a Weak | == How To Distinguish a Strong Thesis from a Weak One. == | ||
In order to ensure the writer has developed a Strong Thesis statement, it is advised that the thesis follow four specific criteria <ref>How to Write a Thesis Statement</ref> | In order to ensure the writer has developed a Strong Thesis statement, it is advised that the thesis follow four specific criteria <ref>How to Write a Thesis Statement</ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
#How to Write a Thesis. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQ "How to Write a Thesis"](A handy YouTube video giving a simple explanation of writing a Thesis) | #How to Write a Thesis. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQ "How to Write a Thesis"](A handy YouTube video giving a simple explanation of writing a Thesis)Retrieved 17 July 2013 | ||
#What is a Thesis Statement, and How Do I Write a Strong One? [http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_a_%E2%80%9Cthesis_statement%E2%80%9D_and_how_do_I_write_a_strong_one%3F "What is a Thesis Statement, and How Do I Write a Strong One?"] (LitWiki entry) | #What is a Thesis Statement, and How Do I Write a Strong One? [http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_a_%E2%80%9Cthesis_statement%E2%80%9D_and_how_do_I_write_a_strong_one%3F "What is a Thesis Statement, and How Do I Write a Strong One?"] (LitWiki entry)Retrieved 14 July 2013 | ||
#What is a Thesis Statement? [http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_a_%E2%80%9Cthesis_statement%E2%80%9D%3F "What is a Thesis Statement?"](LitWiki entry) | #Creating a Strong Thesis. [http://uwc.utexas.edu/handouts/thesis "Creating a Strong Thesis"] (Another Tutorial from The University of Texas at Austin)Retrieved 16 July 2013 | ||
#What are Some Guidelines for Writing at Thesis? [http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_are_some_guidelines_for_writing_a_thesis%3F "What are Some Guidelines for Writing at Thesis?"](LitWiki entry) | #Thesis Statements. [http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements/ "UNC College of Arts and Sciences"] Handout explaining the purpose of Thesis Statements Retrieved 17 July 2013 | ||
#How to Write a Thesis Statement. [http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml#strongthesis "How to Write a Thesis Statement"](Tutorial service provided by the Indiana University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.) | #What is a Thesis Statement? [http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_a_%E2%80%9Cthesis_statement%E2%80%9D%3F "What is a Thesis Statement?"](LitWiki entry)Retrieved 14 July 2013 | ||
#What are Some Guidelines for Writing at Thesis? [http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_are_some_guidelines_for_writing_a_thesis%3F "What are Some Guidelines for Writing at Thesis?"](LitWiki entry)Retrieved 14 July 2013 | |||
#How to Write Thesis Statements. [http://utminers.utep.edu/omwilliamson/engl0311 "How to Write Thesis Statements"](Basic English Composition: University Texas El Paso) | #How to Write a Thesis Statement. [http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml#strongthesis "How to Write a Thesis Statement"](Tutorial service provided by the Indiana University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning.)Retrieved 16 July 2013 | ||
#How to Write Thesis Statements. [http://utminers.utep.edu/omwilliamson/engl0311 "How to Write Thesis Statements"](Basic English Composition: University Texas El Paso) Retrieved 16 July 2013 | |||
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