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When you pick your topic, it's not set in stone. Picking and adjusting your topic is an integral part of the research process!
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Now that you've learned about your topic through background research and developed your topic into a research question, you can formulate a solid thesis statement. The thesis statement can be looked at as the answer to your research question. It guides the focus of your research and the direction of your arguments, and also prevents any unnecessary tangents within your project. A strong thesis statement will always make it easier to maintain a clear direction while conducting your information search.
A basic thesis statement has two main parts:
Select Sample thesis #1, #2 or #3 below for examples
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