Official Pocket Guide, The: Everything You Need to Know About Thesis Statements

Every student, at some point in their educational journey, will sit in front of their computer screen trying to come up with a good thesis statement for their paper. It’s very common for students to get stuck on this step for long periods of time, waiting for an idea to come out of thin air. Sometimes that idea does come, but when it doesn’t, you can always turn to a guidebook for help. That’s where this book comes in! The thesis statement is often the most difficult and frustrating part of writing any essay. It needs to be strong and to the point, and it sets the tone for your entire paper. Without a strong thesis statement, you’re going to have a tough sell for your professor and your audience. Your professor will be looking specifically to see how you’ve structured your essay, and the thesis statement is the key to making sure that structure is properly organized. A good thesis statement is direct, to the point, and tells your reader exactly what they’re going to be reading in the following paragraphs. It should outline the arguments you’re going to make and the main point you’re trying to get across in your paper. Think of it like a roadmap that guides your reader through the flow of your writing. That being said, it’s difficult to come up with a powerful thesis statement that accomplishes all of these things. When you have this amazing topic but can’t figure out how to narrow it down enough in one or two sentences, it can derail the entire writing process and cause you a lot of stress you don’t need to add to your plate right now. Whether you’re trying to convince your reader to take a stance on a particular issue or you just need something to tie together a reflection paper, this book includes the tools and resources you need to make sure you’re doing it right. Keep it handy as a guide that will accompany you throughout all of your classes, into graduate or doctorate programs, and even into your professional career!