Writing a Strong Thesis Statement for Your Research Paper

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of writing a research thesis statement. It emphasizes the importance of a thesis for providing focus and clarity in a research paper. The tutorial outlines a three-step process: reviewing the research question, restating it as a complete sentence, and ensuring it teaches something new. An example is provided to illustrate these steps, and the video concludes with a recap of the process.

Why is it important to include a thesis statement in a research paper?

• It provides a summary of the entire paper.

• It allows the writer to avoid doing research.

• It helps to focus the paper and clarify its purpose.

• It makes the paper longer.

What is the first step in creating a thesis statement?

• Choosing a catchy title.

• Listing all possible sources.

• Reviewing the big research question.

• Writing the conclusion of the paper.

Which of the following is a complete thesis statement?

• There are many ways to invent new things.

• Inventing new things is interesting.

• People invent new things.

• How do people invent new things?

What should you ask yourself to ensure your thesis statement is effective?

• Is my thesis statement long enough?

• Am I teaching others something new?

• Is my thesis statement written in first person?

• Does my thesis statement include a question mark?

What realization did the narrator have about inventing?

• Inventing requires a lot of money.

• Inventing can be done by anyone through various methods.

• Inventing is a simple process.

• Inventing is only for scientists.