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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. | ||
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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 one. == | == 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. === | ||