17 Aug Write your thesis statement or claim and share it in the Discussion Board here.
Thesis Statement
A thesis statement is a statement of your central argument — it establishes the purpose and position of your paper. If you started with a research question, the thesis statement should answer it. It should also show what evidence and reasoning you’ll use to support that answer.
The thesis statement should be concise, contentious, and coherent. That means it should briefly summarize your argument in a sentence or two; make a claim that requires further evidence or analysis; and make a coherent point that relates to every part of the paper.
You will probably revise and refine the thesis statement as you do more research, but it can serve as a guide throughout the writing process. Every paragraph should aim to support and develop this central claim.
Task
Write your thesis statement or claim and share it in the Discussion Board here. Provide helpful feedback to two of your peers on their thesis statements.
Here are some additional resources to help you write a strong thesis statement.
Tips & Examples of Thesis Statements
How to Write a Strong Thesis Statement
