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Senior Project Thesis Statements

Senior Project Thesis Statements. What are the most important components to a collegiate thesis statement?. A thesis statement is….

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Senior Project Thesis Statements

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  1. Senior Project Thesis Statements What are the most important components to a collegiate thesis statement?

  2. A thesis statement is… • a part of the opening paragraph of the essay, which in a clear, precise and focused manner, puts forward the stream of argument that the author intends to follow.Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/thesis-statement-definition-what-is-a-thesis-statement.html

  3. Why is it useful? • It gives order to both the reader and writer.

  4. Four tips to remember for writing yours: • Your thesis statement cannot be a neutral statement nor can it be an overview of the topic. • The thesis statement has to be arguable. • Your thesis should not make promises that your paper cannot fulfill. • Therefore, make sure that the thesis statement reflects the findings of the paper; if not, revising your thesis may become necessary.

  5. Take a look at these examples: • Although many rap musicians use the talk of homophobia, degraded women, drugs, and guns to get their point across in music, not all rap is disrespectful and detrimental to youth. There are a number of rappers who have taken action to ensure that their music does not fit the stereotypical or negative opinion that most people have of rap music; instead they rhyme about life issues and politics, not only about money, women, and guns. (Ava Arce)

  6. Marcos Lomeli • Despite political support and its long-lasting presence in the justice system, the death penalty has not been an effective tool in the fight against violent crime. This is evidenced by the number of violent and organized crime which is at an all-time high.

  7. Briana Tolbert • Although conventional food is the leading food product in popular markets, it is not always beneficial to one’s overall health. Despite cost and limitations, organic food is a healthier choice when choosing between conventional and organic foods.

  8. TuyetPhong • While genetic modified food has made the production of food less expensive, there is potential for adverse health side effects. Genetic modified food can result in unanticipated harmful effects. It is not only a jeopardy for the health of individuals but could also lead to extensive ecological hazards.

  9. Kimberly Kim • Water is a crucial and bountiful resource but usually not accessible to many third world countries. By demonstrating a functional and cost-effective solution, leading nations will soon feel morally obligated to help developing countries.

  10. If you need to revise your thesis, consider the following questions: • - How can you state your thesis more precisely or more clearly? Should the wording be more specific? • - In what ways will your thesis interest your audience? What can you do to increase that interest?

  11. - Will your thesis be manageable, given your limits of time and knowledge? If not, what can you do to make it more manageable? • - What evidence from your research supports each aspect of your thesis? What additional evidence do you need? • (Andrea A. Lunsford, The St. Martin's Handbook. Bedford/St. Martin's, 2008)

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