Is there a recognizable thesis statement that accurately reflects what has been said in the paper?
• Most college essays should contain a thesis statement that can be proven, is limited to what you can adequately develop in the essay, and is focused. The thesis statement should prepare the readers for the facts and details you will use in the essay to prove your limited, focused point. • Do have a thesis statement that is appropriate for the length of the assignment. • Do have a thesis statement that is supported by a rational basis. • Don’t have a thesis statement that asks a question. • Don’t have a thesis statement that is so obvious that few people would take issue with it. • Don’t have a thesis statement that is confusing. • Don’t have a thesis statement that includes a signpost or announcement. • One way to craft a thesis statement is to look at the paragraphs of your paper to establish what point you have made in each paragraph. Then use these statements to craft a thesis that reflects your paper. • Another way to craft a thesis statement is to decide what points you want to
