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ARH 385 Tice: Writing a Thesis Statement

Library Guide for Dr. Tice's ARh 385: Early Modern Villas and Gardens class. Spring 2021.

Creating a Thesis Statement

Thesis - Definition

From the Oxford English Dictionary:

A proposition laid down or stated, esp. as a theme to be discussed and proved, or to be maintained against attack; a statement, assertion, tenet.

From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition:

n. A proposition that is maintained by argument.

n. A dissertation advancing an original point of view as a result of research, especially as a requirement for an academic degree.

Creating Your Thesis

Perdue OWL - Creating a thesis statement and tips: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/thesis_statement_tips.html

Guide to Writing Thesis Statements from the University of Washington: https://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/thesisstmt.html

Thesis Generator

This tool from SUNY might be helpful: https://www.esc.edu/learning-support/thesis-generator/