As a beginning to my paper and driving
force, a sort of guide to where I am going with my writing, I have
crafted a thesis statement based on a template from The Curious
Researcher:
In the debate over how to deal with
deforestation, I am persuaded that the problem lies in a country's
developmental stage, meaning that the only way to relevantly address
the problem is to work with individuals.
This thesis is not a final product, but
more of the guiding idea for my paper; it is the point to which I
hope to persuade my readers to agree.
Noah, I'm encouraged to see writers who recognize and appreciate the process of writing, that something you write (like this thesis) can be a useful starting point that can be changed, tweaked, or altered as you move forward.
ReplyDeleteAs I read your thesis, two questions emerged for me. First, what do you mean by a "country's developmental stage"? And what is the relationship between that stage and working with the individuals in that country to solve the problem?
A thesis is a tough balancing act between clarity and being succinct. If your reader has too little clarity after reading your thesis, you risk that reader not continuing through the rest of your essay. On the other hand, if you cloud your thesis with over-explanation, making it too complex and lengthy, then you also risk losing your audience.
But, like you wrote, this thesis isn't your "final product," so I look forward to seeing how you manage the tension between clarity and concision.