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Research and Thesis Development Guide

The document outlines the initial steps for conducting research, emphasizing the importance of exploring various sources and considering opposing viewpoints. It suggests formulating research questions to guide the investigation and developing a concise thesis statement that encapsulates the central argument of the paper. The thesis should be clear, debatable, and serve as a foundation for the entire writing process.

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Research and Thesis Development Guide

The document outlines the initial steps for conducting research, emphasizing the importance of exploring various sources and considering opposing viewpoints. It suggests formulating research questions to guide the investigation and developing a concise thesis statement that encapsulates the central argument of the paper. The thesis should be clear, debatable, and serve as a foundation for the entire writing process.

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Conduct preliminary research

Note any discussions that seem important to the topic, and try to find an issue that you
can focus your paper around. Use a variety of sources, including journals, books, and
reliable websites, to ensure you do not miss anything glaring.

Do not only verify the ideas you have in mind, but look for sources that contradict your
point of view.

 Is there anything people seem to overlook in the sources you research?


 Are there any heated debates you can address?
 Do you have a unique take on your topic?
 Have there been some recent developments that build on the extant research?

In this stage, you might find it helpful to formulate some research questions to help
guide you. To write research questions, try to finish the following sentence: “I want to
know how/what/why…”

Our Chat PDF tool can help you break down complex texts and search for the most
relevant information.

Develop a thesis statement


A thesis statement is a statement of your central argument — it establishes the purpose
and position of your paper. If you started with a research question, the thesis statement
should answer it. It should also show what evidence and reasoning you’ll use to support
that answer.

The thesis statement should be concise, contentious, and coherent. That means it
should briefly summarize your argument in a sentence or two, make a claim that
requires further evidence or analysis, and make a coherent point that relates to every
part of the paper.

You will probably revise and refine the thesis statement as you do more research, but it
can serve as a guide throughout the writing process. Every paragraph should aim to
support and develop this central claim.

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