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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. 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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"Through its contrasting river and shore scenes, Twain’s Huckleberry Finn suggests that to find the true expression of American democratic ideals, one must leave “civilized” society and go back to nature." - | "Through its contrasting river and shore scenes, Twain’s Huckleberry Finn suggests that to find the true expression of American democratic ideals, one must leave “civilized” society and go back to nature."<ref>Thesis Statements</ref> - [http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements "The Writing Center"] | ||
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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 | 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> | ||
=== 1. Make a Stand. === | === 1. Make a Stand. === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
#How to Write a Thesis. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQ](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] (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](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](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](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](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 | ||
[[Category: | #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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