Developing Research Questions and Crafting Thesis Statements: Craft a Thesis Statement

Now that you have researched your topic it is time to craft your own thesis statement.  This statement will be your argument and needs to follow these guidelines:

1. Does it have a definable, arguable claim?
2. Is it narrow in focus, clear and specific as possible?
3. Is it NOT a question?
4. Is it NOT a list?
5. Is it NOT vague, combative or confrontational?

Use the two videos below to help you understand thesis statements and how to craft them.