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 ...

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 ...

Compare & Contrast Thesis Statements. The thesis statement is the conclusion of the paper. A good thesis statement is precise, succinct, and informative. It is not simply a statement of the general ...