Defining Your Purpose: Crafting a Quality Working Thesis Statement for Academic Papers

Writing Center (2nd Floor LRC)

7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111

The thesis statement has a place in all academic papers, for it guides the direction and content of your work as a whole. However, the concept of defining a quality thesis is often a challenge for students. In this workshop, we will define the process of developing a "profound statement of purpose" in your academic papers, from initial inquiry to research and analysis.