Writing An Effective Thesis Statement

Objectives

This course will explain the following:

• the definition of a thesis statement
• the placement of a thesis statement
• the purpose of a thesis statement
• the development of a thesis statement

Goals

After completing the course, the student will be able to

• write a thesis that communicates the focus of the subject matter
• write a thesis that indicates the purpose of the subject matter
• write a thesis that sets forth the organizational pattern of the subject matter

Introduction

When people read to learn or understand, they need to know what to expect as soon as possible in any piece of writing. What is the subject matter? What is the purpose? How will the subject be organized? A thesis statement serves all these purposes. Because it clearly defines what will be covered, a thesis statement also keeps writers from wandering away from their subject.

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