Tips for Writing an Effective Thesis Statement. This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. Thesis statements are essentially the driving force and backbone of an academic ...

Example: In this essay, I will discuss cable television. OK: In this essay, I will present three reasons why cable television has not delivered on its promises. (Though this includes the writer's ...

Simply state the thesis statement. In some disciplines it is acceptable to use the first person. For example, 'In this essay, I will argue that…' While it is important to express the thesis statement ...