Thesis Writing Tips

Listed Below You Will Find Tips On How to Write A Thesis

A thesis statement is the main idea of an essay. The thesis statement is often the question you want answered or it is an idea you will attempt to explain in detail. The thesis statement is traditionally at the end of your introductory paragraph. A thesis statment can be 1 or 2 sentences. It should ideally give structure to your argument. 

What Is a Thesis Statement

  • A Clear and Direct Answer to an Essay Question
  • A Statement That Can Be Elaborated and Discussed Further In the Body of An Essay
  • Contain an Opinion About A Topic (Your Point of View On a Topic)
  • Part of An Introduction
  • 1-2 Sentences
  • Written In The Third Person

Avoid the Following

  • Writing In the First Person (I Believe / In My Opinion)
  • Unclear Language (It seems, it appers, it seems)
  • Stating a Fact - A Thesis Statement Is A Question You Will Answer In Your Essay
  • Being Too Broad or Too Narrow 

 

An Example of Good and Bad Thesis Statement

Good Example:

The American Revolution was caused due to high taxation, neglect by the mother country, and Native American disputes. 

Bad Example:

The American Revolution was a major event in American history caused by many reasons. 

Why One Is Better Then The Other:

The top example is the better example for the following reasons:

  1. It Clearly Answers A Question
  2. It Takes a Stance on the Issue
  3. It Structures the Essay (Three Main Body Points)
  4. It Is Not Vague 

 

Based On the Following Reference

Top Education Institute Library. (2019). Academic Research and Writing. https://top-au.libguides.com/c.php?g=431676&p=2986482.