Bedford Researcher - Chp. 12

Chapter twelve focuses on the thesis statement: the most important idea or argument that you are trying to prove to your readers. This statement is the basic point of your paper as a whole, and should be the most relevant, refined, and repeated point that your paper conveys. You need to have a solid research statement before beginning to draft (even if you decide to tweak it later). To develop a thesis statement effectively, you must identify key information and ideas within your notes, focus on the type of document you plan to have, and use your original position statement. Once you have developed and refined this statement, you may begin to emerge this idea into the draft your paper. To draft your paper accordingly, review your position, your notes, your purpose, your role as a writer and your audience.