example of a thesis
Bad: All retirees should relocate to Florida.
– Your research paper or essay will need to delve into numerous supporting claims. This broad thesis statement runs the risk of allowing you to go off on several tangents.
Good: Retirees should relocate to Florida, where 75% of Americans choose to settle, because you will afford yourself the opportunity to develop a wide array of friendships.
– From here, you can introduce a paragraph on the importance of friendship and then cite studies or testimonials describing how people can discover these important new relationships.
In the example about European travel above, readers might be interested in travel around Europe but will they be interested in solo travel, and greater independence and confidence? Hopefully, the answer is yes. Just make sure you examine all viewpoints before investing your valuable time in a well-written piece.
From our own experience, we know how difficult it is to begin writing a thesis, especially if you don’t know where to start. Looking at other theses can give you initial ideas for how to get started and help you work out the best structure for your own research.
Date published June 3, 2015 by Luca Corrieri. Date updated: December 5, 2019
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When composing a thesis, you must consider not only the format, but other qualities like length, position in the essay, and how strong the argument is.
As mentioned above, learning how to write a good thesis statement is first aided by knowing the types. Now that you have learned them, the question becomes, what are things to keep in mind when attempting to compose your thesis statement? They are as discussed below:
“Africa is a misunderstood continent, especially when it comes to the native cultures and traditions.”
Some Caveats and Some Examples
Once you have a working thesis, write it down. There is nothing as frustrating as hitting on a great idea for a thesis, then forgetting it when you lose concentration. And by writing down your thesis you will be forced to think of it clearly, logically, and concisely. You probably will not be able to write out a final-draft version of your thesis the first time you try, but you’ll get yourself on the right track by writing down what you have.
References:
http://www.scribbr.com/dissertation/examples/
http://www.easybib.com/guides/how-to-write-a-strong-thesis-statement/
http://paperperhour.com/examples-of-thesis-statements/
http://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/developing-thesis
http://paperperhour.com/examples-of-thesis-statements/