Every essay or research project needs a thesis. A strong thesis is a specific, precise, and forceful part of your essay. A strong thesis also challenges readers with a viewpoint that can be debated and is strongly supported by evidence.
A weak thesis, in contrast, consists of mere observations or fragments that cannot be argued. Remember that not every statement on a certain subject will make a good thesis, however, all good theses are focused on a specific topic.
A thesis is a sentence or a few sentences that express the main idea, argument, or viewpoint of your assignment. A thesis tells your reader what you are about to teach them or argue for. In writing a thesis, you should: 1) focus on the topic at hand, 2) ask questions related to the topic, 3) consider possible answers to the issue, and 4) locate further information to substantiate, qualify and refine the thesis.
In creating a thesis consider the following:
Here is an example of a good and bad thesis statement:
Finally, a good thesis passes the "So what?" or "Who cares?" test. Your thesis should explain or argue for something that others want to read about. A thesis can't be something everyone knows like "Driving after drinking is dangerous." You have to take a stand on an issue where others could disagree with you, or explain a topic that is not commonly understood.
Remember - it's okay to revise and refine (or even completely change) your thesis as your write. This shows that you are thinking critically about the sources you are finding and evaluating.
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