Writing a thesis
What is the main idea or thought behind what you are writing
3 important elements in a thesis
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Defining your thesis
Focusing your thesis
Supporting your thesis
What to look for in a thesis
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Arguable – the thesis should express an idea that
can be doubted
Clear – The thesis should use precise
nonambiguous language like the use of metaphors,
similes, or figures of speech
Predictive – The thesis should predict the proper
plan of development, usually by mentioning the
papers main sub-topics in their order or importance
Unified – the thesis should make a unified statement
expressed in a single sentence
Narrow – the thesis should be about a topic that you
can master thoroughly
Original – the thesis should be original
One major problem is that cell phone users
who talk while they are driving. Cell phone
users drive too fast. This problem is not only
affecting people who drive but to others.
People get too many tickets. Also many of
these users do not have insurance, therefore
they do not pay attention to how they’re
driving. Cell phone users cannot drive while
they are talking.
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Running is exercising or something of greater
physical value on your body that one is unsure
about the result of the gain that may be of
importance to the individual. Running is mostly
thought of during the beginning of the new year. So
many people get involved with exercising regimes
that it takes over other activities and become and
extracurricular activity that takes over. Small groups
of exercises can be done. Although, not all
outcomes of exercising are eventful to the individual
or to the groups, there is a high that individuals can
receive from exhilaration of exercising.
Underdeveloped Thesis
The new supercolliding particle accelerator’s
benefits will outweigh its cost
Developed Thesis
Although the new supercolliding particle
accelerator will be expensive to develop and
to operate, the theoretical knowledge gained
will yield practical applications that will more
than repay these costs.
Underdeveloped thesis
Boxing is one of the most dangerous sports.
Developed thesis
Because professional boxers often sustain
injuries or brain damage in the ring, the sport
should be subject to stricter safety
regulations.