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If I was a cocktail, I'd be one part Madman and two parts Optimist served over morals with a squeeze of Narcissism. Okay, not really. More like five ...continued

Favourite Academic Subject:
Psychology.

Favourite Music:
Headbanging, Bodyrocking, Soulgrooving, and Linkin Park. :P

Favourite Movies:
Snatch, Sleuth, Thank You For Smoking.

Criteria for Writing a Thesis Statement
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"Developing a Thesis Statement"
This hyperlink offers five easy-to-understand guidelines for writing thesis statements. It also offers tips to improve thesis statements, such as key words and phrases that add complexity to an argument.

What will I be able to do after reading this?
  • Write a thesis statement that fulfills basic requirements.
  • Create a more complex and interesting thesis statement.
When will I use it?
  • Before creating a thesis statement.
  • After creating a thesis statement to ensure it meets basic expectations.
  • To improve your working thesis statement.
How should I use it?
  • As a checklist to improve the adequacy and effectiveness of a thesis statement.
Why should I use it?
  • To improve the thesis statement and focus of your paper.

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