First Year Students

This is a Research Guide for First Year students

Thesis Statements

A thesis statement is the general theme of your paper. It relates to your general argument and the overall *focus* of your paper. Below are some resources on how to develop a thesis statement.

How to Develop a Thesis Statement (Writer's Handbook)
A guide on how to develop a thesis statement from the University of Wisconsin's Writer's Handbook.
Thesis Construction
Laura Heffernan's Thesis Worksheet
How to Write a Thesis by Michael Barsanti
Thesis and Introduction Worksheets

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Subjects: English Language & Literature, General & Multidisciplinary

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