Blog 2R

            How important is your thesis statement when writing your formal styled papers? In short, it’s extremely important. The thesis statement doesn’t necessarily summarize your topic, but instead provides your point on your topic.

            This week we learned all about what exactly a thesis consists of. These are as follows.. it is a statement that needs to be proven that isn’t necessarily a fact and something that not everyone has already agreed upon. The interesting thing about a thesis statement is that it needs to be a statement that possesses the ability to be proven, but in ways that meet the required length of your paper. You never want to make a thesis statement that can only be proven in a short essay and doesn’t meet your criteria of the amount words or pages required. We learned this week that a thesis statement should be specific enough to the point where it shows that you’re making a unique argument and holding an original position. The only thing to be cautious about is making sure you’re not overly specific to the point where you spoil your topic and point- you should have a targeted and focused argument. Also we were told to keep in mind that when writing a thesis statement we should avoid such words and phrases like: in my opinion, I think, I believe, and I should. But instead use words and phrases like: in my position, I assert, my stance on this, must, need too, and have to. Be convincing, and handle your thesis in a way that shows you know exactly what you’re talking about.