Friday, March 19, 2010

Thesis Revision Help

Think of the following ways to approach your thesis. That is, if you don't really have a point, see which of the following techniques will help you establish a unique idea:

Cause-Effect

"If allowed to continue in the tradition of recent history, pollution will create a cultural rift between human beings because certain genetic predispositions make some people resistant to the physical damage caused by pollution, and class struggles will be replaced with a new and more complex prejudice."
Chronological Narrative

"The history of Crespi Carmelite High School provides a road map that a new school could follow because Crespi has reached the pinnacle of education by developing a strong educational foundation, actively engaging the surrounding the community, and boldly venturing into the future of teaching methodolgy."
Comparison-Contrast

"Although static stretches persist throughout the world of amateur and professional sports because of their perceived efficacy, dyanmic stretching provides more health benefits because it mimics the function of connective tissue and increases an athlete's heart rate."


Problem-Solution

"In cultures around the world from Latvia to Korea, boys have fallen behind girls in academic success indicators like standardized test scores and college enrollment primarily because boys, moreso than girls, have devoted too much of their time to the Call of Duty franchise, and the only way boys will begin to rival the success of girls is to dedicate more time to reading because reading frequenlty enhances a student's potential for comprehension, imagination, and composition."


Pros-Cons

"Although the internet provides a world full of information at lightning speeds, the potential for miscommunication is extreme, and people who are addicted to technology lose up to ten IQ points per year; therefore, internet usage should be carefully regulated by the government."

Thinking of your topics in such terms gives your thesis context and purpose.

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