Thesis Statement Writing Help!
Hey guys! I am currently writing down my thesis statement but I am unable to articulate myself. I
have written and discarded my draft for over 10 times. My research area is Euthanasia. Is it that my
research topic is slightly controversial that I am unable to write a convincing thesis statement? I am
unable to pinpoint my weak areas. My supervisor keeps on commenting that that it isn’t precise and crisp. Can anyone help me please? Any suggestions on how to write effectively?Thanks in advance!
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manette 10:23 am on September 13, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
If he is telling you that your thesis statement is not precise or crisp, it is possible that you might
be giving too many details of what exactly you mean. Please check if your thesis statement is not
merely a detailed chain of the research idea or problem you will deal with throughout the rest of
your paper. Examine the difference between these two thesis statements:
In this paper, I would like to discuss the relationship between the moral fables and early
childhood.
Moral fables narrated to the minds of young children play a significant role in shaping their
mindset during the childhood which further keeps on evolving until the teen age. Can you spot the crispest one? Instead of only making the statements in the introduction of your thesis, it would be more compelling if the idea you are dealing with is mentioned much before. For clarification of any doubt, you may contact me at [email protected]. I would readily help you out.
Maya Verma 4:21 am on September 14, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Agreed with Manette. You must avoid making simple statements using generic language. You must explain what you intend in apt words. You should never assume that this thing is obvious for the reader to understand your intentions. So, ensure that the choice of words and sentence structure clearly reflects the essence of your thesis.
kristan1542 6:02 am on September 16, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Firstly, i would like to tell you, the topic that you have selected is good. It is unique and not so many people prefer to work on such area of research because it can sometimes be controversial and hard to defend. Since this will not be a problem with you because, you must have thoroughly gone through and well researched about your topic. This is definitely a plus point for you. One thing to be kept in mind while writing a thesis statement is, it should be clearly understandable by the readers. Do not include too many loops, keep it straightforward and crisp.
Tia Ross 2:01 am on September 18, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
What I have understood from your question is, you are a bit skeptical about your topic that you have selected. That is why you are facing troubles in preparing your first proper draft of your thesis. In my suggestion, take a break of a day. Give time to your brain to freshen up and then start it afresh. I think, this technique will help you in jotting down your thesis statement. No need to panic. I hope you will do well.