How to Write an 11th Grade Thesis

Writing an 11th grade thesis is an impressive achievement.

Students may choose to write a thesis, or a longer research project, in the 11th grade for several reasons. First, writing a thesis in high school can demonstrate to colleges that the student is serious about pursuing academic interests. In addition, a high school thesis can help a student learn how to delve deeper into a topic. To write an 11th-grade thesis, approach it methodically for the best results.

Instructions

1. Choose a subject area. A teacher may have assigned a thesis project. If not, it is best to pick your subject area from general education areas, including history, literature, biographies and religion. For areas such as science and math, projects and problem sets are more common, and it is less likely that you will write a full-length thesis.

2. Narrow your topic in the area you have selected until it is well-defined. For example, if you decide to write a history thesis, pinpoint a particular area of history that interests you, such as the 19th century. Within that century, focus on a particular region, group of people or event. The narrower your topic, the easier it will be to write about. Broad topics may initially seem easier but can be so general that it is hard to find information about them.

3. Think about questions associated with your topic. Using the earlier example, you might choose to study the English monarchy during the 19th century. Based on that, you might pose a question such as, "How did Queen Victoria's reign change ideas about the role of the English monarch?" Answering that question based on your initial research will provide you with a one-sentence answer to help you organize your paper. This is your thesis statement.

4. Conduct research. Use several sources to provide an objective view on your topic. Online sources can suffice, but be sure that they are authoritative (many user-generated sites are not). If you have doubts, ask your teacher. Taking notes on note cards can be a simple way to keep track of your information, as well as the sources where you found each piece of information. Continue until you have enough information to support your thesis statement. This will vary with the length of your thesis paper.

5. Write your thesis, using the results of your research. Under the supervision of your teacher, organize your paper with an outline, based on your research, then write a draft that you share with the teacher, paying attention to any comments the teacher provides.

6. Edit, revise, and proofread. Edit your work by rearranging sections, inserting clarifications and incorporating your teacher's comments. Revise by experimenting with word choices and examining other smaller elements of your draft. When you are happy with the result, be sure to proofread for smaller errors of spelling or grammar before turning your thesis in to be graded.

References

• Thesis Town: How to Choose High School Thesis Topics