The Bedford Researcher- Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Bedford researcher is about developing a strong, focused thesis statement. You can use your position statement as a foundation for building your thesis statement. According to TBR, your thesis statement should provide a clear, focused expression of the main point you want to make in your research paper. Reviewing your position statement, notes, and considering your purpose and role as a writer will help you to build a good thesis statement. Of course, your position statement and opinions may have changed during your research project. Revise your position statement and re-consider your roles and purpose before attempting to come up with a thesis. You should always keep your readers concerns in mind as you revise your position statement and thesis. When drafting your thesis statement, it is also wise to consider your writing situation, and the type of document you plan to write. Since the project in this class is specific to an academic research project, our thesis statement should be a clearly written statement of what our position on the topic is, and what we want our readers to learn, believe, or do. Clearly focusing your thesis statement is the key to encouraging your readers to learn something new, change their beliefs, and take action on an issue.