Thesis Statement: How to Write a Good Thesis Statement
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A Step-by-Step, Quick Guide to Writing a Good Thesis Statement.
Everything you need to know about a thesis statement is contained in this short guide. You'll learn how to use a thesis statement to respond to direct and indirect questions, how to make it clear and concise, and all of the different functions which a thesis statement should fulfill.
Whether you're writing an essay or a master's or doctoral thesis, this guide will be useful for making sure that you start your journey of academic writing on the right foot. You'll be able to master the skill in just over 30 minutes. The guide is written by Dr. Grant Andrews, who has been teaching academic writing for years, and who knows the common pitfalls that students experience in academic writing.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Short and very detailed with a lot of examples for better understanding. After reading this, you can feel totally confident in writing your thesis statement. Would totally recommend this book to anyone who is struggling in their essay writing. Thank you!
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Thesis Statement - Grant Andrews
Thesis Statement: How to Write a Good Thesis Statement
Essay and Thesis Writing Series
Grant Andrews
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: It All Starts with a Question
Chapter 3: What Does a Thesis Statement Do?
Chapter 4: Be Clear and Concise
Chapter 5: Things to Remember
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Academic writing can be extremely confusing, especially when you don’t have much experience. When you’re just starting out writing a thesis or getting used to writing academic essays and research papers, there’s a lot to learn that might be incredibly intimidating or frustrating, and many people feel like they’ve been thrown into the deep end.
Luckily, there are a lot of resources out there to help you along the way. This guide will try to give you all of the basics about one of the main questions budding researchers have: what is a thesis statement, and how do you write one that will make your thesis stand out?
The thesis