Professional thesis editing will help you submit a well-supported, grammatically sound, properly formatted thesis to your committee.
A thesis paper is closely related to a dissertation. It is a long, thoroughly researched paper on a particular theme, issue, or problem. It uses this comprehensive research to argue a particular point. A thesis will be around forty pages long. You usually write it throughout a semester, with the guidance of a research adviser.
How do you write a thesis paper?
A thesis paper needs to be meticulously researched and thoughtfully structured. Because it can be long, you should present information in the easiest-to-read manner. Even though it does contain a lot of data, the paper should have a good flow.
The main components of a thesis paper will include the following:
- Introduction: The introduction sets the stage for your paper. It should be short but attention grabbing. The end of the introduction will introduce your main thesis statement.
- Thesis Statement: The thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction. It summarizes the argument you will make throughout the paper. The thesis statement is the most important component of the project. It needs to be as clear and concise as possible.
- Body: The body will introduce the evidence that supports your argument. Quotes and other research sources should be properly formatted and integrated into the main text.
- Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the main points of your paper. It also offers a “What’s next?” approach. The conclusion will suggest areas of further study or different ways to approach the problem.
- Bibliography: Cite every source to avoid any suggestion of plagiarism.
- Index: If your paper is long enough, it may need to contain an index and/or glossary of terms.
Writing a thesis paper can be an exhausting experience, but it is an important academic rite of passage.
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Thesis Editing Services
Elite Editing’s thesis editors can help you with your paper. They will make sure your thesis paper flows well and contains a good, easy-to-follow structure. Elite Editing will locate any errors, from small spelling mistakes to large structural gaps.
Our thesis editing services and thesis proofreading services include the following:
- A review of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- A comprehensive look at the formatting and style
- An examination of the structure and internal logic
- An evaluation of the central thesis statement and its clarity
Turn in your amazing thesis paper with the help of Elite Editing.
Resources
1. U.S. News & World Report, “7 Tips for the Senior Thesis”
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/05/19/capping-it-off-7-tips-for-the-senior-thesis
2. The Writing Center at UNC–Chapel Hill, “Honors Theses”
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/honors-theses/
