Thesis Writing Tips

For some, the thesis is the culmination of four years of schooling, a carefully thought-out idea that demonstrates the knowledge they've gained throughout their college career. For others, a thesis is simply an essay they must complete to fulfill a freshman or sophomore English class. Either way, many find themselves sorely in need of advice. Here are a few tips on how to write that dreaded thesis.

Planning

It cannot be said enough that planning is an essential step to the writing process. Whether or not you're given a topic about which to write, sit down and plan your paper out. Organize it by thesis statement/introductory paragraph, body one, body two and conclusion. If you need to, use brainstorming to cluster thoughts together.

Don't Try to Prove Your Opinion

Opinions are impossible to objectify. Simply stating that "cold weather is bad" leaves the reader wondering what the writer considers "bad," and how he is going to prove such a statement. It also takes away any chance of objectivity that the reader has. This is not the way to attract readers to a position.

Passion

Many times you won't have a choice regarding your thesis topic, but if you do, capitalize on it. Find something to write about that you can invest your time into without growing tired or bored. Also make sure that you have enough material or can find enough material on the topic.

Be Specific

It's hard to prove an argument that is vague or oversimplified. For example, making a thesis statement that candy bars cause heart attacks is almost impossible to prove with any certainty. Saying that a specific candy bar raises the risk of chest pain would significantly raise your chance of coming up with a viable argument.

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