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A good thesis statement sums up the main points of your paper, and keeps you on the right track during the whole writing process. This video will show you how to write a kick-ass thesis statement in 3 simple steps, including 3 criteria for a solid thesis statement, and go through the different types of thesis statement that fit the aim of your paper. 1. 3 simple steps to write a thesis statement - 0:49 2. 3 criteria for a good thesis statement - 1:53 3. 3 types of thesis statements with examples - 2:43 Check out the video on developing a strong research question here ► /watch/U8MaBcuG-17Ga This video is based on this article ► https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/thesis-statement/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=thesis-statement Check out other Scribbr Knowledge Base articles here ► https://www.scribbr.com/knowledge-base/ * Academic Writing Resources: APA Citation Generator ► https://www.scribbr.com/apa-citation-generator/ Plagiarism Checker ► https://www.scribbr.com/plagiarism-checker/ Proofreading & Editing Service ► https://www.scribbr.com/proofreading-editing/ ** CONNECT WITH US: Scribbr ► https://scribbr.com YouTube ► /channel/UCrDcofIg9AJ3Ky3BGuMnqqw Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/scribbr_/

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@ajo90163 years ago Funny how after 4 years of high school english im still freaking out over how to write a thesis statement: /. 1664
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@santoriomaker694 years ago Currently watching this for my online classes lol. 2164
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@MsClaudiaDuran4 years ago " due tomorrow?
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@quadratini133 years ago I' m so relived to see other students freaking out. We' re in this together lol. I have my paper due in four hours. I got the introduction all but . ...Expand 768
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@daloco76964 years ago Last minute essay writing anyone.
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@piglyn61644 years ago I' ve at least lost 5 years of my life due to school stress. Thank you for making it a little bit easier. 399
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@deborah79924 years ago My essay is due today and i am writing it today
thank you for this video! 447
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@nick20007203 years ago This four minute video did what a $400 college course couldn' t. 340
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@BAMashups4 years ago I' m a freshman in college and watching this really helped to formulate a proper thesis. Tysm! Lt; 3. 154
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@JadaisMe064 years ago Im pretty late but tysm! Im getting ready for school and i have to write an essay. 144
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@Philip-pm2yv4 years ago This video helped me get a 92% on my women' s studies paper. Enough said: 71
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@asmasmr17154 years ago Thank you! I have a essay due and i forgot how to write a thesis statement. Lt; 3. 81
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@xero41583 years ago Thanks! I' m in 11th grade, have always been a+ la student, and have never had a problem with thesis statements until now, my teacher is nitpicking every last word like i' m an english major or something. 44
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@matthewgutierrez29762 years ago Thank you for helping me get through my first graduate level research paper! Even after all these years of being in a school environment i find myself needing a strong reminder! 13
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@imjusthere6633last year 4 years of high school and still searching up how to write a thesis statement.
1st day of english 101 and i already have a 2 page essay due tonight. Thank you lol. 5
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@rethinkthoughts3 years ago Such a great and short explanation of thesis! Thanks so much! Keep up the good work. You' re helping many students, including me. 2
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@subconsciouslysad56473 years ago I come back here every time i have to write an essay, and i get an a every time! Thank you sm. 11
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@walkrunwalkwalk2 years ago The clearest video on this conundrum i' ve come across on yt! 1
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@slipballz2 years ago Really big thanks, this helped!
i was assigned to write specific ideas for my argumentative essay that i' ll be writing this wednesday.
i was a little stuck on the thesis part, so big thanks again: d. 7
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@TheLightofOrion2 years ago Thank you so much! I needed this week for my midterm and it helped so much so thanks! Keep doing what you do. 1
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@janten655410 months ago Hello, steph, i wish you could also include " how to write a theoretical paper" i haven' t seen videos in this area and i' ve always wanted . ...Expand 8
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@zeropowernub18594 years ago Thank you so much. This helped with my writing assignment a lot! Your a lifesaver. 10
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@Maryam-gk6kx3 years ago This video taught me much more than my academic writing course did, thank you very much! 13
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@speakenglishinmetaverse75633 years ago Great thanks to your practical high-valued advice liu. Wish you all the best.
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@bugliker4 years ago Who else is here cause they' ve been putting off an essay for 3 days thats due on wednesday and your teacher has left two comments telling you to start . ...Expand 21
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@apprendredavantage2 years ago Thank you, well done, and please continue to help students forward they can develop their goals. 1
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@ogundiranmartha44053 months ago This video was very well explanatory general on how write a strong thesisyou.
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@faizaanbray20393 years ago Honestly she has saved my life. I love this channel! 2
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@marydiamond36313 months ago I' m an english teacher and i just subscribed! This is an awesome series!
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@theunintelligentlydesigned49319 months ago I usually have no problem coming up with a thesis but a recent paper on teaching people how to avoid ableism had me stumped. Your video helped me specifically . ...Expand 3
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@tcideh49292 years ago This series is legitimately helpful, thank you. 1
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@Goodpsych.e6 months ago Thank you very much for this video. It was very clear, great examples and easy to understand. I am very big on refreshers, so this was extremely helpful.
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@azhl63033 years ago I' m relieved that i saw this video, i really can' t keep up with my assessments but i need to if i don' t want to get demoted. Thank you! 1
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@lancenatividad22943 years ago Thanks scribbr for the awesome guide. Now i managed to make a good thesis statement (maybe) for my research. I just wanna share what i made and see what inequality significantly limits the social and economicsuch as access to healthcare, education, government services, and spending quality time on other matters an average household or individual should otherwise have. ". ...Expand 10
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@lyluvsme3 years ago This is helping me a lot im using this for writing essays for my finals it' s very helpful! This is for my online classes. 4
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@lalsarvani2 years ago This helped me alot and thank you so much and no words coming out of me. Really thankyou!
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@Kaylash2224 years ago Doing this for my online classes! You literally teach better than my teacher. 13
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@gavinsettle18824 years ago Thank you! This really helped me understand the point and how to write a thesis statement! 1
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@Yourlovelyghost3 years ago This was really helpful! I have two essays done tomorrow, and i haven' t started either. Thanks! 2
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@felicitys36213 years ago Do you have any videos on how to write aessay? Thanks for this one! 6
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@axelmiramontes4098 months ago Thank you very much, it helped me with my homework.
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@lina21angel3 years ago This video helped me out a lot. Thank you!
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@staykid14332 years ago Thank u sooo much! This really taught me how to make a thesis statement.
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@_777_Yalii2 years ago Rn im working on a huge project and i had to write a thisis statement and i had no clue how to write one and this video jus saved part of my grade so thank u.
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@orionhills3643 years ago This helped so much! Thank you. And i love your accent.
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@Cvtd0g3 years ago Jessica liu, you frickin angel. I am watching these videos for days before i start my lit review. Love you, girl, you rock. 1
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@gwenspears86212 years ago Love your vids! Keep up the good work: 2
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@revent44102 years ago I need more great thesis statements or topic sentences examples like the ones in your video for me to practice. 1
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@Kokojamrig2 years ago This video helped me out a lot! Pls make some more! Tysm!
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@garethrussell18652 years ago Thank you so much this is very helpful only applying to the history phd in the uk. Was stuck on how to progress.
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@dianavalens2647last year As a graduate student this helped a lot, now back to refining my essay. 2
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@angellaclarke12116 months ago I got very anxious and lost writing an essay. Hope to master my writing after watching your videos. Thank you for your kind videos.
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@isabelsofiaespanatorres28044 years ago I love scribbr this theme is not anymore confusing to me. 5
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@queenbee26783 years ago Watching this an hour before my exams thanks.
so useful. 1
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@max_projects37173 years ago Literally broke down doing my thesis- thank you. 1
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@OwlishStare3 years ago Thank you so much for this video. I just started college classes this year, i have two essays coming up and i felt absolutely lost. This video really helped me find a direction to go into! 4
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@kaarthikeyan64303 years ago Saw this video to write an essay which i have dueit could even be published in the book offor giving a nice startup to mylots of love. Sk.
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@playboiruss3 years ago Thank you, got several essays due today! 2
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@babyworldify2 years ago Hey jessica, i actually love your videos you are really helping me alot with the introduction and thesis what is next after that the body.
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@divinehouseholdstable.72573 years ago Thanks for this content. Great explanation.
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@shelleyk4013 years ago So glad i came across you!
subscribed. 1
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@ruidan53834 years ago Thank you. It might help me and keep me going. I hope i can do it faster now. Thanks again. 1
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@gagebell927 months ago Been here so many times its only right i give you a sub.
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@isafrontera30783 years ago Thank you so much this was so helpful. 2
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@pijungtu23173 years ago I would love to write a strong thesis about you. Thanks for this guide. I. 1
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@gameawesome4304 months ago Thank you, i had a hard time to the make a thesis.
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@bishopecart2 years ago Well i' m back in school after 28 yrs lol i' m 55yrs old and i' m retired and i' ve gotten bored lol so i enrolled in morehouse college and . ...Expand 1
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@kamleshpanchal94022 years ago Your teaching style is awesome but instead of this your voice, face look, smile and expression are well touched my heart.
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@unicornhorn30582 years ago Thank you! I finaly know how to write strong thesis.
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@JoshLovesDolphins3 years ago Thank you for this vid, i was always a top student, but middle school is hard. 1
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@gracegbessia78172 years ago Wow this is such a clear explanation of thesis statements! How do you know high kind of thesis statement you need for your essay?
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@totsiee36032 years ago Hello, i suck at research but your videos makes me suck a little less thank you. 1
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@rubymack57823 years ago Me being so much more engaged and interested because of her nice outfit and fun edits and amazing video. 4
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@abigaila.76392 years ago Please do a vid on how to answer a research question in the form of an analytical essay!
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@HtS643KyS6555GxQ3edA3 years ago I love this series. It is very practical. I wish i had watched it before i took my toefl exam. 2
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@KJ7JHN3 years ago Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you. And thank you!
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@daviderico11074 years ago I need to repeat it again and again and again. I already wrote 2 essay but the only problem is that thesis statement. Thanks for this video! So helpful.
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@Meat_Bal3 years ago I know u made this a year ago but thank you so much for the help. 9
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@saharmohamed25584 months ago Thank you for this video; my question is how to use it for the dissertation.
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@user-ku7oq1qe7k4 years ago My teacher assigned a essay, watching this. Hope it will help. 3
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@TheRealJeromeSantos3 years ago Gre' s writing portion is making me revisit these topics again.
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@ciphertail2 years ago I have an exam tomorrow morning and i haven' t been able to properly study till now and yt videos like this are hard carrying me rn.