Entry #8 : Thesis Statements: Four Steps to a Great Essay

Writing a thesis statement is all about figuring out the main idea for your paper, and then explain the main idea for your reader.

Four steps to a great essay
Begin with the question: the question you are answering with your essay.
Step 1: Answer the question
Step 2: Refine your answer: You give the reader a little bit more direction , make sure you answer all parts of the questions.
Step 3: Focus with examples: You provide a more focused thesis statement by including a reference to the examples you plan to use.
Step 4: Go deeper (optional): Refine your thesis so that it answers the question not just in a focused way, but also in a creative, thoughtful and even profound way.