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Thesis Thinking
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No one asked me this and I wish they had. So, I'm asking you.
Are you on good terms with your thesis statement or, as my dad would say, has it flown away with the birds?
My dad's a farm boy. Maybe it was a popular expression among farmers?
Your thesis is one of those things that either works for you or against you. It doesn't play the field - which makes it easy to figure out if you and your thesis are playing on the same team or not.
Maybe you haven't thought about your relationship status with your thesis statement. I can help you figure that out.
7 Signs YourThesis Isn't the Right One for You
1.
You don't know what to read and what not to read.
If your research had a style, it would be eclectic with a fair bit of, "Yeah, sure This might be helpful."
You don't know which class notes to focus on.
You've done the course readings, but you're not sure which ones to dig into a little more and which ones you should leave for the birds (another spin on my dad's catch-all phrase)
2.
3.
You couldn't give a definition of one
but, you've definitely heard of it.
4.
You've been told different things by different teachers.
Your high school teacher said it lists your supporting arguments, your prof says it doesn't. Who's right?
5.
Your teachers keep telling you to pull your ideas together and you have no clue what that means so you keep writing longer and longer conclusions.
6.
You don't know when to write it or where to put it - fingers crossed it lands somewhere and your prof finds it
7.
You write it once and don't touch it or look at it again, kind of like that thing you bought a while back with good intentions but now it's shoved in drawer somewhere For me, that thing is a day planner.
Most of the big problems you have when researching & writing your essay - not knowing what to include, what to read, or where to put your time - can be traced back to a bad/ weak/ MIA thesis statement. These kinds of headaches, I can fix.
In my printable guide with a bonus mini-workbook, you'll get the full job description of a thesis statement, along with a plan of attack to catch and correct the top 7 thesis statements most likely to cause you stress and damage your essay.
I give you the profiles of the most headache-inducing and toxic thesis statements. And, I show you how to fix them up, before and after style, so you can bring home the grades you want.
Like lots of examples? Perfect. Me, too. Last count, I think I had 25 of them in this tutorial. And, I've included a wide range of interesting topics to keep you awake. Madonna, Hamlet and tuition fees are a few that make the short list.
DID YOU KNOW?
A good thesis statement doesn't just get you a better grade - it also...
SAVES YOU TIME
it's like a map - it tells you what direction to go so you don't waste time trying to figure out what to say
TELLS YOU WHAT TO RESEARCH
it sets boundaries so you know what you need to research and what you don't
PULLS YOUR IDEAS TOGETHER
it's a point of return, so as you find your ideas you have a place to tether them
TELLS YOUR READER WHAT TO EXPECT
it gives your reader (your prof!) a heads up and keeps a few of the "need to explain" comments from appearing
MAKES YOU A BETTER COMMUNICATOR
it makes you think about how you use your words and how small changes can make a big difference
Let's face it. It's time to break up with your current thesis statement and get one that works for you.
Thesis Statement Deal Breakers
Here's how you know your thesis needs an intervention
3 is a random number and lists are unnecessary. I'll show you how to tie your ideas together and officially dump your high school thesis statement.
You're not matching your thesis to your assignment
Thesis statements are shapeshifters. And, their shape needs to reflect your essay question. I'll introduce you to the 5 most common types of thesis statements, along with an annotated example of each, so you find your perfect match.
You're not setting boundaries.
An essay without boundaries is like a blender without a lid. I'm just going to leave you with that visual.
You're still listing 3 supporting arguments
I am absolutely in LOVE with this resource!! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and being a lifesaver.
SOOOO CLEVER! And, the layout is PERFECT!
It's great as I knew it would be...Now I know, I knew less than I did.
I wish I had this resource when I was writing essays! At least now my students will be able to take advantage of it. I know what I'll be teaching for the next few months.
