Writing for academic purposes/ENGA102/Building strong arguments/Video signposts

Writing a thesis statement

Thesis statements are the first step in any academic writing; they let the reader know what the essay is going to be about, what you believe or are trying to prove.

Watch this video on Youtube that outlines the process of how to write an effective thesis statement.

Writing an Effective Thesis Statement

Having viewed the video signpost, please summarise two of the main features of a good thesis, as well as your understanding of why these features are important, using the WENotes below.

For example:

• One of the main features of a good thesis is....
• A thesis must contain the following....

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