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Thesis Statement Definition
Thesis Statement - a short statement , usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.
Thesis Helpful Hints
The following links will help you with writing a strong thesis statement.
How to Tell a Strong Thesis Statement from a Weak One
- Thesis Generator Use this on-line tool to practice writing a thesis statement.
Before developing your thesis statement, conduct some research and ask the following questions:
Why did my topic happen at this particular time and in this particular place?
What were the events or the influences that came before my topic?
How was my topic influenced by and how did it influence the economic, social, political, and cultural climate of the time period?
Thesis Examples
Thesis Statement Example One:
- State your claim and summarize the impact and/or significance of your topic
The International Olympic Games offer athletes an opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, ideas and people.
Thesis Statement Example Two:
- State your claim about your topic, followed by example(s) of exploration, encounter and exchange.
The Olympic Games offer the participants the ability to encounter new cultures, explore new countries, and exchange ideas.
Thesis Statement Example Three:
- Introduce a brief counter claim, followed by your claim and the impact or significance of your topic
Although hosting the Olympics leaves many countries in debt, the Olympic games offer host citizens exposure to new cultures, ideas and people.
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