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A Thesis statment, in essays, is a line or two which clarifies the main argument for the rest of the essay. |
A Thesis statment is<ref>English Text Book Board</ref>, in essays, is a line or two which clarifies the main argument for the rest of the essay. |
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The thesis statement is usually found at the end of the first paragraph of an essay or similar document and '''summarizes the main point and perspective of the writer.''' The main function of a thesis statement is to introduce the reader to the purpose of the document and outline the major topics that will be covered to achieve that purpose. The thesis statement must then be referred to in the conclusion of the essay, as the author must then balance the multiple perspectives presented in the argument: Which side of the argument is stronger and how does this enhance the reader's understanding of the debate? If the main argument of the essay is unclear, then the thesis statement is badly written. It is the main idea. Start with a beginning that is outstanding then add your 1-2 sentences (thesis statement) |
The thesis statement is usually found at the end of the first paragraph of an essay or similar document and '''summarizes the main point and perspective of the writer.''' The main function of a thesis statement is to introduce the reader to the purpose of the document and outline the major topics that will be covered to achieve that purpose. The thesis statement must then be referred to in the conclusion of the essay, as the author must then balance the multiple perspectives presented in the argument: Which side of the argument is stronger and how does this enhance the reader's understanding of the debate? If the main argument of the essay is unclear, then the thesis statement is badly written. It is the main idea. Start with a beginning that is outstanding then add your 1-2 sentences (thesis statement) |
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Revision as of 04:08, 12 October 2012
A Thesis statment is[1], in essays, is a line or two which clarifies the main argument for the rest of the essay. The thesis statement is usually found at the end of the first paragraph of an essay or similar document and summarizes the main point and perspective of the writer. The main function of a thesis statement is to introduce the reader to the purpose of the document and outline the major topics that will be covered to achieve that purpose. The thesis statement must then be referred to in the conclusion of the essay, as the author must then balance the multiple perspectives presented in the argument: Which side of the argument is stronger and how does this enhance the reader's understanding of the debate? If the main argument of the essay is unclear, then the thesis statement is badly written. It is the main idea. Start with a beginning that is outstanding then add your 1-2 sentences (thesis statement)
Works which frequently use thesis statements:
It is common for dissertations, essays, assignments, projects and even research to begin with a thesis statement. However, in such larger works, the thesis statement may take up a small introductory chapter, depending on how large the piece of work is. Thesis statements may also vary in style; if the statement is being used to introduce a piece of research and its findings, then some questions, with possible answers, may be presented. However, if the thesis is being used for a dissertations, then a few sentences to a small paragraph may be required. However, whatever piece of work the thesis statement is being used in, it should always adhere to the guidelines governed by its school of thought or, if an academic piece (which use thesis statements more frequently), the subject from which the writer is debating for.
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