SJSU Research Guides: Writing Your Research Papers: Thesis Statement

How to Write a Thesis Statement

Writing a Thesis Statement (website/handout)
From the University of North Carolina Writing Center this handout describes how to create a thesis statement for your research paper.
How to Write a Thesis Statement (Website/handout)
From Indiana University Bloomington Writing Center this handout provides more examples of thesis statement writing.

1. Writing a thesis? Follow the process:

2. Have a strong thesis:

3. Go over the thesis checklist:

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