Begin with a “working” thesis. Your thesis statement is essentially going to be the main point of your entire essay: think of it like answering the prompt and summarizing your essay in one sentence.

Students will have completed at least one full length writing assignment. Two introductory paragraphs from these assignments are selected to be circulated in class. Ideally these paragraphs will each ...

From choosing a topic and conducting research to crafting a strong argument, writing a thesis paper can be a rewarding experience. It can also be a challenging experience. If you've never written a ...

This workshop will focus on resolving the most common problems encountered with articulating a clear and effective thesis statement. It will guide students through editing strategies for turning ...

An oral defense of the essay or thesis is required, with both readers present. The defense usually lasts about one hour and is confined to the honors research (it is not a test of general WGS ...