The Thesis Statement

Have you ever been writing something and found yourself straying from the topic you are trying to cover? Or have you ever received a paper back from a teacher with a comment on the paper stating that you need to have a clearer focus?  It is easy to veer away from your subject in a paper, but there are some ways that can help you easily avoid making this mistake and that can help you write stronger and clearer essays and research papers. This topic will review the fundamentals of writing a good thesis statement. This is a very important step in your career research paper.

Essential Question

• What is a thesis statement and why is it important?