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The Thesis
1. The Thesis
Developed by: Lindsay McNiff
Revised by: Navroop Gill and Anna Standish
Re-designed and Narrated by: Victoria McAuley
Template by Brenna Pladsen
2. What is a Thesis?
• An argument or claim that your paper will be supporting
• A specific statement that will:
• indicate a basis for your argument
• demonstrate how you will support your claim
4. Understand Your Paper
• Your thesis should be tailored to the style of paper you write
• Different types of paper have different requirements:
5. Understand Your Paper
• Your thesis should be tailored to the style of paper you write
• Different types of paper have different requirements:
• Argumentative papers need to present a unique argument
• Comparative papers need to compare two, or more works
• Interpretive papers need to demonstrate your insight
6. Understand Your Paper
• Your thesis should be tailored to the style of paper you write
• Different types of paper have different requirements:
• Argumentative papers need to present a unique argument
• Comparative papers need to compare two, or more works
• Interpretive papers need to demonstrate your unique insight
• You can learn more about academic papers, here:
http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/types-of-writing/
7. Research
• Your research is also informed by your style of
paper/argument
• If you already have a working thesis, let it guide your
research
• If not, try creating guiding questions based on your paper
topic
8. Research
• Your research is also informed by your style of
paper/argument
• If you already have a working thesis, let it guide your
research
• If not, try creating guiding questions based on your paper
topic
9. Brainstorm
• Brainstorming helps you format your ideas as you research
• It can help you retain information, and construct your thesis
• Everyone brainstorms differently
• Try using a mind map, a list, a voice memo, or a skeleton
outline
10. Brainstorm
• Brainstorming helps you format your ideas as you research
• It can help you retain information, and construct your thesis
• .
• Everyone brainstorms differently
• Try using a mind map, a list, a voice memo, or a skeleton
outline
• For help organizing your ideas, visit:
http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/planning/organizing/
11. Working Thesis
• Create a working/draft thesis
• It outlines your main idea & can be adapted as you write
• It doesn’t have to be perfect
• This practice leads to the creation of a stronger final thesis
12. Working Thesis
• Create a working/draft thesis
• It outlines your main idea & can be adapted as you write
• It doesn’t have to be perfect
• This practice leads to the creation of a stronger final thesis
• For help writing a working thesis, visit:
http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/planning/thesis-statements/
14. Your 1st Paragraph Should
• Introduce your topic
• Give context for your argument
• Mention any relevant framing literature
15. • Introduce your topic
• Give context for your argument
• Mention any relevant framing literature
• Present your thesis
Your 1st Paragraph Should
16. Your Thesis Should
• Explain what your paper will argue
• Describe how you will form your argument
• Act as a map for your reader
• Outline your points
• Be appropriately specific, and complex
17. • The thesis tells the reader what to
expect
Thesis
Body &
Supporting
Paragraph
s
18. • The thesis tells the reader what to
expect
• The body of the essay fulfills the
promise made by the thesis
• Each paragraph supports or
elaborates on the thesis
Thesis
Body &
Supporting
Paragraph
s
21. Young adults are
underserved by public
libraries*
*This thesis statement does
not provide enough detail, and
is not sufficiently
argumentative
Examine this
Thesis
Statement
22. Examine this Thesis Statement
Public libraries have a mission to provide equitable
access to services; however, young adults are
traditionally underserved by these institutions.
Participation in civil leadership activities is a key factor
that contributes to the successful development of
young adults, therefore, public libraries should provide
civic-minded programming for young adults as an
essential service.*
23. Examine this Thesis Statement
Public libraries have a mission to provide equitable
access to services; however, young adults are
traditionally underserved by these institutions.
Participation in civil leadership activities is a key factor
that contributes to the successful development of
young adults, therefore, public libraries should provide
civic-minded programming for young adults as an
essential service.*
*This thesis statement
provides sufficient context,
detail, and argument
24. Don’t
• Constrain yourself to one
sentence
• Make your thesis your first
sentence
• Wait to perfect your thesis
before you start writing
• Panic
• Use a few sentences to
explain your point clearly
• Orient your reader with an
introduction
• Edit your working thesis as
you write
• Break the process into small
steps
Do
25. Still Feeling Stuck?
The University of Toronto has programs that can help!
• The Writing Centre
http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/planning/thesis-statements/
• Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (CGAC)
https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/currentstudents/Pages/GCAC.aspx
• The Academic Success Centre
http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/asc/writing
• The Inforum Website
https://inforum.library.utoronto.ca/workshops/orientation
26. Librarians at Robarts are there to help! You can reach
them…
• At the AskUs desk on the 2nd Floor of Robarts
• By booking a consultation
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/book-consultation
• By emailing rob.ref@utoronto.ca
• By calling 416-978-6215
• By the Ask chat reference service:
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ask-librarian
Robarts Reference and Research
Services
27. Connect with
the Inforum
Inforum
Faculty of Information (iSchool)
140 St. George Street, 4th & 5th Floors
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G6
Inforum Website
416-978-7060
help.ischool@utoronto.ca
@ischooltorontoinfoservices
@ischool_infosrv
Notes de l'éditeur
Welcome to the iSchool’s instructional video on the thesis. This video was developed by Lindsay McNiff, revised by Navroop Gill and Anna Standish, re-designed and narrated by Victoria McAuley, and based on the template by Brenna Pladsen.
A thesis is an argument or claim with which one can reasonably disagree.
It’s a specific statement that will indicate a basis for your argument, and demonstrate how you will support your claim throughout the body of your essay.
Before you begin…
You need to understand your paper. Your thesis should be tailored to the style of paper that you’re writing.
Different types of papers have different requirements, for example:
Argumentative papers need to present a unique argument, while comparative papers need to compare two or more works, and interpretive papers need to demonstrate your unique insights into a topic
Your research style is also informed by your style of paper or argument. If you already have a working thesis, you can let it guide your research. If not, try creating guiding questions based on your paper topic.
Brainstorming can help you format your ideas as you research. A good brainstorm can help you retain information, and construct your thesis. Everyone brainstorms different, but you can try using a mindmap, list, voice memo, or skeleton outline.
After you’ve researched and brainstormed, try creating a working thesis. A working thesis outlines your main ideas, and can be adapted as you write. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just good enough to start writing. This practice leads to the creation of a stronger final thesis.
Now it’s time to write your paper
The first paragraph of your essay should introduce your topic, give context to your argument, mention any relevant framing literature…
And present your thesis.
Your thesis should explain what your paper will argue, describe how you will form your argument, act as a map for your reader, outline your point, and be appropriately specific, and complex.
Your thesis tells the reader what to expect, …
The body of the essay fulfils the promise made by the thesis, and each paragraph supports or elaborates on the thesis.
When writing your paper, ask yourself: does this paragraph support my thesis? If not, you may need to re-write, or remove the paragraph.
Examine this thesis statement: Young adults are underserved by public libraries
This thesis statement does not provide enough detail, and is not sufficiently argumentative for a graduate level essay.
Now, examine the revised thesis statement on the slide above.
This thesis statement provides sufficient context, detail, and argument for a graduate level paper.
When writing your thesis statement:
Don’t constrain yourself to one sentence. Use a few sentences to explain your point clearly
Don’t make your thesis your first sentence. Orient your reader with an introduction.
Don’t wait to perfect your thesis before you start writing. Instead, edit your working thesis as you write.
Most of all, don’t panic! Break the essay-writing process into small, manageable steps, and reach out for help if you need it.
If you’re still feeling stuck, visit the links on the slide in front of you.
The Faculty of Information and Robarts Library have a great team of professionals here to help you with your writing, research and citation questions.
For quick reference, you can visit the Inforum, visit our website, or reach us by telephone and email.
Robarts has in depth reference help available to University of Toronto students. Their “Ask Us” desks can help with quick reference questions, and librarians are available by consultation, email, telephone, or their website.
Connect with the Inforum:
Online: https://inforum.library.utoronto.ca
Phone: 416.978.7060
Email: help.ischool@utoronto.ca
Facebook: @ischooltorontoinfoservices
Twitter: @ischool_infosrv
This is the end of the presentation on the thesis. Thank you
