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August 18, 2005
Writing a Thesis Statement
Before writing any essay or research paper, it is very important to write a thesis statement. The statement should have two parts - the topic and how the rest of your paper will relate to the topic. If it is an opinion paper, this would be your position. If it is a analysis paper, it would be what you will analyze in relation to the topic.
Don't generalize when writing your thesis - be specific. You are setting the stage for your reader so let them know where you are trying to go and what you are trying to accomplish. Let your thesis statement guide the rest of your paper as you write.
Usually, you will want to put your thesis at the end of the first paragraph. It is not as important in some writing (such as a narrative), but it is very important in other types of writing (a persuasive essay).
Here is an example of a thesis statement:
The lifestyles of cows include grazing, being milked, and raising their young.
Posted by Jon at August 18, 2005 1:07 PM