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| The '''thesis statement''' states the thesis or argument of the author in an ] or similar document. It is a focused section of text that clearly delineates the ] that is presented in the work. | The '''thesis statement''' states the thesis or argument of the author in an ] or similar document. It is a focused section of text that clearly delineates the ] that is presented in the work. | ||
| Very often, the subject of the thesis statement is the topic of the paper. The predicate is usually what the author of the paper is trying to prove |
Very often, the subject of the thesis statement is the topic of the paper. The predicate is usually what the author of the paper is trying to prove. | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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The thesis statement states the thesis or argument of the author in an essay or similar document. It is a focused section of text that clearly delineates the argument that is presented in the work.
Very often, the subject of the thesis statement is the topic of the paper. The predicate is usually what the author of the paper is trying to prove.
External links
- Guide to Grammar and Writing: Thesis Statement
- SUNY - Developing Research Questions / Problem Statements
- Duke University Preliminary Exam Proposal Guide - Problem Statement
- International Development Research Center - Analysis and Statement of the Problem
- Indiana University - Thesis Statements
- European Master Thesis Award 2007!