A thesis statement is a claim for an argument in an essay or research paper. It needs to be clear and concise, as the entire paper is centred around it with supporting evidence. It can be challenging to formulate one that captures your argument, but you can follow the steps below to write one that’ll help you establish a solid essay. Here’s how to write a thesis statement.
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How to Write a Thesis Statement
- Write a research question. For example, what are the main factors that led to the results of the 2016 Brexit referendum?
- Find a tentative answer to the research question. Ensure it’s a strong position on the topic. For example, Brexit was driven by political frustration.
- Keep developing and researching the thesis statement as the final statement should be elaborate and summarise the overall argument. For example, the Brexit referendum was driven by working-class frustration with the political elite, caused by austerity policies that have eroded public services and fragmented communities; the referendum offered an alternative to the status quo.
- Remember, the best thesis statements are concise, disputable and coherent.
- Choose from the three types of thesis statement that are available: argumentative, analytical, or expository.
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It’s Time to Write Your Research Paper
Formulating a thesis statement requires you to have a clear topic in mind so that you can dig into some information that’ll help you to choose an angle you want to address. From there, you should be able to come up with a strong thesis statement around which you’ll build your research.
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