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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. 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.


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''A Thesis Breakdown Example''
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== How To Begin a Thesis. ==
== How To Begin a Thesis. ==
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=== 3. A Focused Idea. ===   
=== 3. A Focused Idea. ===   


* A strong thesis should ensure the reader is aware of the primary purpose of what’s written, and not confuse the reader with multiple points. (Example: “When learning to play athletic sports, it would be wise to the student to first do a proper callisthenic routine prior to training to lower the chances of hurting themselves from being “too stiff” prior to playing.”)
* A strong thesis should ensure the reader is aware of the primary purpose of what’s written, and not confuse the reader with multiple points. (Example: “When learning to play athletic sports, it would be wise to the student to first do a proper calisthenic routine prior to training to lower the chances of hurting themselves from being “too stiff” prior to playing.”)


=== 4. Specifics ===  
=== 4. Specifics ===  
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== External Links: <br> ==  
== External Links: <br> ==  
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How to Write a Thesis (A handy YouTube video giving a simple explanation of writing a Thesis) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQ]<br>
How to Write a Thesis (A handy YouTube video giving a simple explanation of writing a Thesis) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HePQWodWiQ]<br>
What is a Thesis Statement, and How Do I Write a Strong One? (LitWiki entry)[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] <br>
What is a Thesis Statement, and How Do I Write a Strong One? (LitWiki entry)[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] <br>
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