Writing a Research Thesis Statement: Restating Your Big Research Question

The video tutorial guides students on how to write a research thesis statement by restating a big research question in a complete sentence. It outlines the steps involved in preparing to write, including researching a topic, generating a research question, and writing a thesis statement. The importance of having a clear thesis statement is emphasized, as it helps the reader understand the main point. The tutorial provides a detailed example of creating a thesis statement and evaluates its effectiveness in teaching new information. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps involved in thesis writing.

What should you consider to ensure your thesis statement is effective?

• Is it a question?

• Am I teaching others something new?

• Is it too vague?

• Is it too long?

Summarize the steps to create a thesis statement.

• Review, restate, and ask questions

• Research, write, and edit

• Outline, draft, and finalize

• Read, summarize, and conclude