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A thesis statement is usually one to two sentences, used to state the central idea of your essay. The thesis statement is used to answer the main research question of your writing, and is usually placed at the end of the introductory paragraph.
 
Before forming your thesis, you must first research and read a variety of sources and look at your topic from all sides. You'r essay should contain a thesis to organize and better develop your essay's argument, and to provide you'r reader with a "guide" to you'r argument. The thesis statement, or simply “thesis,” is the heart of your essay. The thesis explicitly states the subject of your essay, discloses your assertion about the subject, suggests an organizing structure for your essay, and provides the scope of your essay.The thesis also describes the topic and how the writer is going to explain the information on that topic. The thesis makes a promise to your reader: it clearly explains the purpose of your essay and how the essay will deliver that purpose. A strong thesis statement is integral to a successful essay.
 
'''Thesis Statement''' is a short statement, usually one to two sentences, that summarizes the central idea of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained throughout the paper by examples and supporting evidence (Dictionary.com). This statement is typically expressed within the introductory paragraph and outlines the structure of the rest of the paper.
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==Why is a Thesis Statement Significant?==
*Organizes and better develops the essay’s argument.  
*Tells the reader how you will interpret the topic under discussion (The Writing Center)
*Makes a claim that others might dispute (The Writing Center).
*Explains the purpose of the essay and how it will deliver that purpose.
*Integral to a successful and credible essay.
 
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==Examples:==
# One moment I'll never forget was the time I spend in the Department of Motor Vehicles facing unpleasant surroundings, never ending lines, and rude people as I tried to get my first driver's license (Thesis Statement).
#If you're looking for the best campsite, there are three important factors to consider: the availability of recreational activities, the attractiveness of the location, and the closeness of basic amenities (Thesis Statement).
 


See [[What is a “thesis statement” and how do I write a strong one?]] for more information.
See [[What is a “thesis statement” and how do I write a strong one?]] for more information.
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* [http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml]-from Writing Tutorial Services, Idiana University
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml]-from Writing Tutorial Services, Idiana University
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thesis_statement]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thesis_statement]
* [http://http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements/]
* [http://home.earthlink.net/~khatzi/essay/thesisexamples.htm]
* [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thesis+statement]
==Works Cited==
==Works Cited==
"College of Arts and Sciences." The Writing Center. UNC College of Arts & Sciences, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2013.
Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.
"Thesis Statement - Examples." Thesis Statement - Examples. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2013.
"thesis statement." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 07 Nov. 2013. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thesis statement>.

Revision as of 02:38, 8 November 2013


Thesis Statement is a short statement, usually one to two sentences, that summarizes the central idea of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained throughout the paper by examples and supporting evidence (Dictionary.com). This statement is typically expressed within the introductory paragraph and outlines the structure of the rest of the paper.

Why is a Thesis Statement Significant?

  • Organizes and better develops the essay’s argument.
  • Tells the reader how you will interpret the topic under discussion (The Writing Center)
  • Makes a claim that others might dispute (The Writing Center).
  • Explains the purpose of the essay and how it will deliver that purpose.
  • Integral to a successful and credible essay.



Examples:

  1. One moment I'll never forget was the time I spend in the Department of Motor Vehicles facing unpleasant surroundings, never ending lines, and rude people as I tried to get my first driver's license (Thesis Statement).
  2. If you're looking for the best campsite, there are three important factors to consider: the availability of recreational activities, the attractiveness of the location, and the closeness of basic amenities (Thesis Statement).


See What is a “thesis statement” and how do I write a strong one? for more information.

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External Links

Works Cited

"College of Arts and Sciences." The Writing Center. UNC College of Arts & Sciences, n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2013.

Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2003.

"Thesis Statement - Examples." Thesis Statement - Examples. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2013.

"thesis statement." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 07 Nov. 2013. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thesis statement>.

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