Writing a Research Thesis Statement: Restating Your Big Research Question

The video tutorial guides students on how to write a research thesis statement by restating a big research question in a complete sentence. It outlines the steps involved in preparing to write, including researching a topic, generating a research question, and writing a thesis statement. The importance of having a clear thesis statement is emphasized, as it helps the reader understand the main point. The tutorial provides a detailed example of creating a thesis statement and evaluates its effectiveness in teaching new information. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps involved in thesis writing.

What is the first step in preparing to write a thesis statement?

• Drafting the introduction

• Writing the conclusion

• Outlining your essay

• Researching a topic

Why is it important to have a thesis statement in your writing?

• It allows for more creative freedom

• It provides a clear focus for the reader

• It helps in making the essay longer

• It is not necessary for a good essay

What should you do after reviewing your big research question?

• Ignore it and move on

• Write a conclusion

• Restate it as a complete sentence

• Start writing the introduction

In the example provided, what was the original research question?

• Who were the key figures in the Civil War?

• What were the outcomes of the Civil War?

• How did mistakes cause some battles of the Civil War to begin?

• Why did the Civil War happen?

What is the final step in evaluating your thesis statement?

• Ensuring it teaches something new

• Checking for grammatical errors

• Adding more details

• Counting the number of words