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How do I write a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a broad statement explaining your position on a topic. For example, if I was against allowing people to smoke in any place besides their home, I could say, "Smoking in any place besides the privacy of one's home should be prohibited to protect the rights and health of the community." This statement provides a clear-cut position on the topic which I can then support with evidence.

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Why do we not restate the thesis as it is written in the introductory paragraph?

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Restating the thesis word for word will seem redundant and cause the reader to be bored. Using a variety of words will emphasize your main point while keeping the attention of your reader. The concluding thesis is extremely important because it is the last thing your reader will read and remember the most.

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How do I restate a claim?

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A claim is very similar to a thesis, so you can use the same techniques to restate one. Just change the wording so that it doesn't sound too similar to the original claim. Do, however, make sure that both sentences mean the same thing in the end.

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Where is the best location in the conclusion to put the restated thesis statement?

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Most people but the restated thesis statement at the beginning of the conclusion. It makes it clear what your paragraph will be about. It is also possible for you to put the restated thesis in the middle of the conclusion but doesn't work as well on projects/school work.

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