From Formulating to Developing a Thesis
A thesis is a sentence that states what a paper is about, and is usually located at the end of an introductory paragraph as the last sentence. It often answers a question or proposes an argument for the reader. Chapter five in "Inquiry to academic writing" explains how to write a proper academic thesis. though there are plenty of steps to creating a proper thesis, I will only go into depth on the most important ones. which are: 1) establish that the issue you are talking about is current and relevant. 2)Briefly present what others have said. 3)explain what you see as a problem, and 4) state your thesis.
First, you want to make sure you are establishing that the issue you are talking about is current and relevant. By making sure the issue you are writing about is current and relevant, you are trying to appeal to your audience. Think of a problem going on in the world that applies to the majority of people. Your claim can then be something that most people could agree with and keep them interested in whatever you are writing about.
Second, you want to include things that people who disagree with you would say. Usually this type of thesis would be used when you are stating an argument. For example, if your thesis states something along the lines of "boxing is a great sport to relieve stress," you want to make sure you include what people who disagree with you would say. instead of only talking about the positives you see in boxing, say something like "most people would say 'boxing only causes violence,' but it actually has been proven to relax those who are overwhelmed." By adding negative comments about your topic into your thesis, and then explaining how they are wrong, you will have a better chance of persuading a reader who didn't originally agree with you.
Next, explain what you see as the problem. In other words, let the reader know exactly what your argument is about. If you have an essay talking about how the food in the school cafeteria is gross, let it be known in your thesis what you want to do to change it, or even state how exactly it affects the students.
Finally, Be sure to state your thesis. page 109 in "Inquiry to Academic Writing" states, "An effective thesis statement helps readers see the reasoning behind the authors claim; it also signals what readers should look for in the remainder of the essay." In other words, whatever your paper is about, be sure to include the topic in your thesis clearly. If you are answering a question in the majority of your essay, then you need to be sure you asked a question in your thesis. This will eliminate confusion for the reader.
Although there are more tips and steps to creating a great academic thesis statement, the most important ones to identify are: making sure what you are talking about is current and relevant, have a counter argument for your readers explain what you see as a problems, and to state your thesis. following these guidelines will improve not only you thesis statements, but your overall writing; Knowing that your body paragraphs should always tie back into your thesis, it should make writing easier.
Second, you want to include things that people who disagree with you would say. Usually this type of thesis would be used when you are stating an argument. For example, if your thesis states something along the lines of "boxing is a great sport to relieve stress," you want to make sure you include what people who disagree with you would say. instead of only talking about the positives you see in boxing, say something like "most people would say 'boxing only causes violence,' but it actually has been proven to relax those who are overwhelmed." By adding negative comments about your topic into your thesis, and then explaining how they are wrong, you will have a better chance of persuading a reader who didn't originally agree with you.
Next, explain what you see as the problem. In other words, let the reader know exactly what your argument is about. If you have an essay talking about how the food in the school cafeteria is gross, let it be known in your thesis what you want to do to change it, or even state how exactly it affects the students.
Finally, Be sure to state your thesis. page 109 in "Inquiry to Academic Writing" states, "An effective thesis statement helps readers see the reasoning behind the authors claim; it also signals what readers should look for in the remainder of the essay." In other words, whatever your paper is about, be sure to include the topic in your thesis clearly. If you are answering a question in the majority of your essay, then you need to be sure you asked a question in your thesis. This will eliminate confusion for the reader.
Although there are more tips and steps to creating a great academic thesis statement, the most important ones to identify are: making sure what you are talking about is current and relevant, have a counter argument for your readers explain what you see as a problems, and to state your thesis. following these guidelines will improve not only you thesis statements, but your overall writing; Knowing that your body paragraphs should always tie back into your thesis, it should make writing easier.
Outstanding again. Thank you.
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