Thesis inspiration

The thesis statement provides a roadmap to the rest of your essay. Remember: Readers should be able to read your thesis (without reading the rest of your paper) and understand the intended focus of your paper. If your thesis doesn’t do this, it’s time to revise. Also, compare and contrast essays can take different approaches.

So, dial down your data and only use details that truly add weight to your argument. Provide just enough to show you’ve researched topics and take your thesis seriously. Present it in an eye-catching way that involves visuals, such as original or stock graphics (the type you might see in infographics).

Each slide of your thesis defense must follow on from the one before it, in a smooth and logical way. On and on, right up to the end. But the design has to be as consistent as the content. Don’t switch color schemes or layout dramatically from one slide to another. Settle on one overall template and stick to it.

A good thesis statement will accomplish the same thing. It gives readers an idea of the most important points of an essay, shows the highlights, and makes them want to read more. It will also help keep you, the writer, from getting lost in a convoluted and directionless argument. Most importantly, a good thesis statement makes a statement.