Research Thesis

Which of the following is a thesis statement?

• Even though marriage is a strong and respected in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures.

• I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than getting married.

• Marriage in Russia.

• Within the country, over 40% of couples are choosing to live together before marriage.

Giving credit to the source of information within the essay, usually after a quote or paraphrased section

• quote

• citation

• publisher

• copyright

This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.

• Introduction

• Review of Related Literature

• Methodology

• Findings, Results and Recommendations

It establishes the scope, context and significance of the research to be conducted. This also states the purpose why the study will be conducted.

• Introduction

• Review of Related Literature

• Methodology

• Results and Recommendations

What is the central claim or main point of an essay?

• introduction

• thesis statement

• conclusion

• evidence

In academic writing, which component of an essay serves as a comprehensive assertion that encapsulates the central argument and guides the direction of the discourse?

• Hypothesis

• Statistical Analysis

• Thesis Statement

• Literature Review

a sentence that states the purpose of an essay

• opinion

• statistics

• thesis statement

• counterargument

A closing paragraph that summarizes the main points of your research and is intended for the readers to know why your research should matter to them after they read it.

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Results

• Thesis Statement

The systematic investigation that aims to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

• Observation

• Reseach

• Investigation

• Scientific Investigation

Which part of a research thesis provides a summary of the entire study, including the main findings and conclusions?

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Literature Review

• Methodology