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SAMPLE THESIS STATEMENTS

These sample thesis statements are provided as guides, not as required forms or prescriptions.

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The thesis may focus on an analysis of one of the elements of fiction, drama, poetry or nonfiction as expressed in the work: character, plot, structure, idea, theme, symbol, style, imagery, tone, etc.

In “A Worn Path,” Eudora Welty creates a fictional character in Phoenix Jackson whose determination, faith, and cunning illustrate the indomitable human spirit.

Note that the work, author, and character to be analyzed are identified in this thesis statement. The thesis relies on a strong verb (creates). It also identifies the element of fiction that the writer will explore (character) and the characteristics the writer will analyze and discuss (determination, faith, cunning).

Further Examples:

The character of the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet serves as a foil to young Juliet, delights us with her warmth and earthy wit, and helps realize the tragic catastrophe.

The works of ecstatic love poets Rumi, Hafiz, and Kabir use symbols such as a lover’s longing and the Tavern of Ruin to illustrate the human soul’s desire to connect with God.

The thesis may focus on illustrating how a work reflects the particular genre’s forms, the characteristics of a philosophy of literature, or the ideas of a particular school of thought.

“The Third and Final Continent” exhibits characteristics recurrent in writings by immigrants: tradition, adaptation, and identity.

Note how the thesis statement classifies the form of the work (writings by immigrants) and identifies the characteristics of that form of writing (tradition, adaptation, and identity) that the essay will discuss.

Further examples:

Samuel Beckett’s Endgame reflects characteristics of Theatre of the Absurd in its minimalist stage setting, its seemingly meaningless dialogue, and its apocalyptic or nihilist vision.

A close look at many details in “The Story of an Hour” reveals how language, institutions, and expected demeanor suppress the natural desires and aspirations of women.

The thesis may draw parallels between some element in the work and real-life situations or subject matter: historical events, the author’s life, medical diagnoses, etc.

In Willa Cather’s short story, “Paul’s Case,” Paul exhibits suicidal behavior that a caring adult might have recognized and remedied had that adult had the scientific knowledge we have today.

This thesis suggests that the essay will identify characteristics of suicide that Paul exhibits in the story. The writer will have to research medical and psychology texts to determine the typical characteristics of suicidal behavior and to illustrate how Paul’s behavior mirrors those characteristics.

Through the experience of one man, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, accurately depicts the historical record of slave life in its descriptions of the often brutal and quixotic relationship between master and slave and of the fragmentation of slave families.

In “I Stand Here Ironing,” one can draw parallels between the narrator’s situation and the author’s life experiences as a mother, writer, and feminist.

SAMPLE PATTERNS FOR THESES ON LITERARY WORKS

1. In (title of work), (author) (illustrates, shows) (aspect) (adjective).

Example: In “Barn Burning,” William Faulkner shows the characters Sardie and Abner Snopes struggling for their identity.

2. In (title of work), (author) uses (one aspect) to (define, strengthen, illustrate) the (element of work).

Example: In “Youth,” Joseph Conrad uses foreshadowing to strengthen the plot.

3. In (title of work), (author) uses (an important part of work) as a unifying device for (one element), (another element), and (another element). The number of elements can vary from one to four.

Example: In “Youth,” Joseph Conrad uses the sea as a unifying device for setting, structure and theme.

4. (Author) develops the character of (character’s name) in (literary work) through what he/she does, what he/she says, what other people say to or about him/her.

Example: Langston Hughes develops the character of Semple in “Ways and Means”…

5. In (title of work), (author) uses (literary device) to (accomplish, develop, illustrate, strengthen) (element of work).

Example: In “The Masque of the Red Death,” Poe uses the symbolism of the stranger, the clock, and the seventh room to develop the theme of death.

6. (Author) (shows, develops, illustrates) the theme of __________ in the (play, poem, story).

Example: Flannery O’Connor illustrates the theme of the effect of the selfishness of the grandmother upon the family in “A Good Man is Hard to Find.”

7. (Author) develops his character(s) in (title of work) through his/her use of language.

Example: John Updike develops his characters in “A & P” through his use of figurative language.

Perimeter College, Georgia State University, http://depts.gpc.edu/~gpcltc/handouts/communications/literarythesis.pdf

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Literature Review Guidelines

Making sense of what has been written on your topic.

Goals of a literature review:.

Before doing work in primary sources, historians must know what has been written on their topic. They must be familiar with theories and arguments–as well as facts–that appear in secondary sources.

Before you proceed with your research project, you too must be familiar with the literature: you do not want to waste time on theories that others have disproved and you want to take full advantage of what others have argued. You want to be able to discuss and analyze your topic.

Your literature review will demonstrate your familiarity with your topic’s secondary literature.

GUIDELINES FOR A LITERATURE REVIEW:

1) LENGTH: 8-10 pages of text for Senior Theses (485) (consult with your professor for other classes), with either footnotes or endnotes and with a works-consulted bibliography. [See also the citation guide on this site.]

2) NUMBER OF WORKS REVIEWED: Depends on the assignment, but for Senior Theses (485), at least ten is typical.

3) CHOOSING WORKS:

Your literature review must include enough works to provide evidence of both the breadth and the depth of the research on your topic or, at least, one important angle of it. The number of works necessary to do this will depend on your topic. For most topics, AT LEAST TEN works (mostly books but also significant scholarly articles) are necessary, although you will not necessarily give all of them equal treatment in your paper (e.g., some might appear in notes rather than the essay). 4) ORGANIZING/ARRANGING THE LITERATURE:

As you uncover the literature (i.e., secondary writing) on your topic, you should determine how the various pieces relate to each other. Your ability to do so will demonstrate your understanding of the evolution of literature.

You might determine that the literature makes sense when divided by time period, by methodology, by sources, by discipline, by thematic focus, by race, ethnicity, and/or gender of author, or by political ideology. This list is not exhaustive. You might also decide to subdivide categories based on other criteria. There is no “rule” on divisions—historians wrote the literature without consulting each other and without regard to the goal of fitting into a neat, obvious organization useful to students.

The key step is to FIGURE OUT the most logical, clarifying angle. Do not arbitrarily choose a categorization; use the one that the literature seems to fall into. How do you do that? For every source, you should note its thesis, date, author background, methodology, and sources. Does a pattern appear when you consider such information from each of your sources? If so, you have a possible thesis about the literature. If not, you might still have a thesis.

Consider: Are there missing elements in the literature? For example, no works published during a particular (usually fairly lengthy) time period? Or do studies appear after long neglect of a topic? Do interpretations change at some point? Does the major methodology being used change? Do interpretations vary based on sources used?

Follow these links for more help on analyzing historiography and historical perspective .

5) CONTENTS OF LITERATURE REVIEW:

The literature review is a research paper with three ingredients:

a) A brief discussion of the issue (the person, event, idea). [While this section should be brief, it needs to set up the thesis and literature that follow.] b) Your thesis about the literature c) A clear argument, using the works on topic as evidence, i.e., you discuss the sources in relation to your thesis, not as a separate topic.

These ingredients must be presented in an essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

6) ARGUING YOUR THESIS:

The thesis of a literature review should not only describe how the literature has evolved, but also provide a clear evaluation of that literature. You should assess the literature in terms of the quality of either individual works or categories of works. For instance, you might argue that a certain approach (e.g. social history, cultural history, or another) is better because it deals with a more complex view of the issue or because they use a wider array of source materials more effectively. You should also ensure that you integrate that evaluation throughout your argument. Doing so might include negative assessments of some works in order to reinforce your argument regarding the positive qualities of other works and approaches to the topic.

Within each group, you should provide essential information about each work: the author’s thesis, the work’s title and date, the author’s supporting arguments and major evidence.

In most cases, arranging the sources chronologically by publication date within each section makes the most sense because earlier works influenced later ones in one way or another. Reference to publication date also indicates that you are aware of this significant historiographical element.

As you discuss each work, DO NOT FORGET WHY YOU ARE DISCUSSING IT. YOU ARE PRESENTING AND SUPPORTING A THESIS ABOUT THE LITERATURE.

When discussing a particular work for the first time, you should refer to it by the author’s full name, the work’s title, and year of publication (either in parentheses after the title or worked into the sentence).

For example, “The field of slavery studies has recently been transformed by Ben Johnson’s The New Slave (2001)” and “Joe Doe argues in his 1997 study, Slavery in America, that . . . .”

Your paper should always note secondary sources’ relationship to each other, particularly in terms of your thesis about the literature (e.g., “Unlike Smith’s work, Mary Brown’s analysis reaches the conclusion that . . . .” and “Because of Anderson’s reliance on the president’s personal papers, his interpretation differs from Barry’s”). The various pieces of the literature are “related” to each other, so you need to indicate to the reader some of that relationship. (It helps the reader follow your thesis, and it convinces the reader that you know what you are talking about.)

7) DOCUMENTATION:

Each source you discuss in your paper must be documented using footnotes/endnotes and a bibliography. Providing author and title and date in the paper is not sufficient. Use correct Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style form. [See Bibliography and Footnotes/Endnotes pages.]

In addition, further supporting, but less significant, sources should be included in content foot or endnotes . (e.g., “For a similar argument to Ben Johnson’s, see John Terry, The Slave Who Was New (New York: W. W. Norton, 1985), 3-45.”)

8 ) CONCLUSION OF LITERATURE REVIEW:

Your conclusion should not only reiterate your argument (thesis), but also discuss questions that remain unanswered by the literature. What has the literature accomplished? What has not been studied? What debates need to be settled?

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Writing a Thesis

Writing thesis in literature.

“God Speed” by Edmund Leighton, 1900

Sample Titles of Recent Theses in Literature

“Bilbo comes to the Huts of the Raft-elves” by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1973

What does a thesis do for me?

Thesis writers can be assured that they have been well prepared for graduate study, and can attest to that fact in their applications and interviews. They have also gained skills that will help them in any workplace. The intensive, self-motivated focus on one topic can be (at times) frustrating, overwhelming, and deeply gratifying: the rewards are many, and most students find their love of literature strengthened through their own efforts and dedication, as well as through the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty scholars. The time and commitment involved in the process of writing a thesis may or may not exceed the credit hours officially accorded, but the rewards are great. This is a serious undertaking and assumes that the thesis candidate is a responsible adult, able to make deadlines and keep to them without external prodding, and ready to become a literary scholar with a mind of her own.

What do I do for my thesis?

“Donna con tavolette cerate e stilo (cosiddetta “Saffo”)/Woman with wax tablets and stylus (so-called “Sappho”)” fresco ca. 50 CE

Fall Semester: Preparatory Work

If they have not done so in the the Spring of the junior year, thesis candidates should consult with faculty prior to Registration Day to determine who would be an appropriate advisor. The thesis will eventually be read and evaluated by three faculty members: the advisor my suggest second and third readers, or may leave the decision to the student. Developing an argument takes time, but candidates should begin with a clear set of interests in mind, and ideally with background reading underway. Students may choose to focus on a particular author or literary text, or to connect several authors and texts through attention to a shared thematic or formal pattern.

Regular Supervision and Deadlines

“Beloved” by Joe Morse, 2015

Spring Semester: 12-Unit Thesis

During the spring semester, the thesis candidate signs up for the 12-unit Thesis and devotes substantial energy to expanding, completing, and revising the work. The student should continue to meet on a regular basis with the advisor, and should also be sharing draft chapters with the second and third readers as soon as possible. The thesis process involves extensive revision as well as writing, and students need to anticipate that as the semester proceeds their readers will have an increasing number of competing demands on their time from other classes: chapters may not be returned with comments and recommendations for revision until some time after being submitted, and thesis writers need to plan accordingly. A complete first draft should be submitted by the end of spring break or the beginning of April, depending on the academic calendar and the advisor’s schedule. This ensures adequate time for commentary and extensive final revision before the official Institute deadline for undergraduate theses (usually at the end of the penultimate week of classes, and listed on the official Academic Calendar).

After Completion

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Mad Tea Party” by Sir John Tenniel, 1865

Thesis Statements for a Literature Assignment

A thesis prepares the reader for what you are about to say. As such, your paper needs to be interesting in order for your thesis to be interesting. Your thesis needs to be interesting because it needs to capture a reader's attention. If a reader looks at your thesis and says "so what?", your thesis has failed to do its job, and chances are your paper has as well. Thus, make your thesis provocative and open to reasonable disagreement, but then write persuasively enough to sway those who might be disagree.

Keep in mind the following when formulating a thesis:

A Thesis Should Not State the Obvious
Use Literary Terms in Thesis With Care
A Thesis Should be Balanced
A Thesis Can be a Blueprint

Avoid the Obvious

Bland: Dorothy Parker's "Résumé" uses images of suicide to make her point about living.

This is bland because it's obvious and incontestable. A reader looks at it and says, "so what?"

However, consider this alternative:

Dorothy Parker's "Résumé" doesn't celebrate life, but rather scorns those who would fake or attempt suicide just to get attention.

The first thesis merely describes something about the poem; the second tells the reader what the writer thinks the poem is about--it offers a reading or interpretation. The paper would need to support that reading and would very likely examine the way Parker uses images of suicide to make the point the writer claims.

Use Literary Terms in Thesis Only to Make Larger Points

Poems and novels generally use rhyme, meter, imagery, simile, metaphor, stanzas, characters, themes, settings and so on. While these terms are important for you to use in your analysis and your arguments, that they exist in the work you are writing about should not be the main point of your thesis. Unless the poet or novelist uses these elements in some unexpected way to shape the work's meaning, it's generally a good idea not to draw attention to the use of literary devices in thesis statements because an intelligent reader expects a poem or novel to use literary of these elements. Therefore, a thesis that only says a work uses literary devices isn't a good thesis because all it is doing is stating the obvious, leading the reader to say, "so what?"

However, you can use literary terms in a thesis if the purpose is to explain how the terms contribute to the work's meaning or understanding. Here's an example of thesis statement that does call attention to literary devices because they are central to the paper's argument. Literary terms are placed in italics.

Don Marquis introduced Archy and Mehitabel in his Sun Dial column by combining the conventions of free verse poetry with newspaper prose so intimately that in "the coming of Archy," the entire column represents a complete poem and not a free verse poem preceded by a prose introduction .

Note the difference between this thesis and the first bland thesis on the Parker poem. This thesis does more than say certain literary devices exist in the poem; it argues that they exist in a specific relationship to one another and makes a fairly startling claim, one that many would disagree with and one that the writer will need to persuade her readers on.

Keep Your Thesis Balanced

Keep the thesis balanced. If it's too general, it becomes vague; if it's too specific, it cannot be developed. If it's merely descriptive (like the bland example above), it gives the reader no compelling reason to go on. The thesis should be dramatic, have some tension in it, and should need to be proved (another reason for avoiding the obvious).

Too general: Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote many poems with love as the theme. Too specific: Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drink" in <insert date> after <insert event from her life>. Too descriptive: Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drink" is a sonnet with two parts; the first six lines propose a view of love and the next eight complicate that view. With tension and which will need proving: Despite her avowal on the importance of love, and despite her belief that she would not sell her love, the speaker in Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drink" remains unconvinced and bitter, as if she is trying to trick herself into believing that love really does matter for more than the one night she is in some lover's arms.

Your Thesis Can Be A Blueprint

A thesis can be used as roadmap or blueprint for your paper:

In "Résumé," Dorothy Parker subverts the idea of what a résumé is--accomplishments and experiences--with an ironic tone, silly images of suicide, and witty rhymes to point out the banality of life for those who remain too disengaged from it.

Note that while this thesis refers to particular poetic devices, it does so in a way that gets beyond merely saying there are poetic devices in the poem and then merely describing them. It makes a claim as to how and why the poet uses tone, imagery and rhyme.

Readers would expect you to argue that Parker subverts the idea of the résumé to critique bored (and boring) people; they would expect your argument to do so by analyzing her use of tone, imagery and rhyme in that order.

Citation Information

Nick Carbone. (1994-2024). Thesis Statements for a Literature Assignment. The WAC Clearinghouse. Colorado State University. Available at https://wac.colostate.edu/repository/writing/guides/.

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Thesis – Structure, Example and Writing Guide

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Definition:

Thesis is a scholarly document that presents a student’s original research and findings on a particular topic or question. It is usually written as a requirement for a graduate degree program and is intended to demonstrate the student’s mastery of the subject matter and their ability to conduct independent research.

History of Thesis

The concept of a thesis can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was used as a way for students to demonstrate their knowledge of a particular subject. However, the modern form of the thesis as a scholarly document used to earn a degree is a relatively recent development.

The origin of the modern thesis can be traced back to medieval universities in Europe. During this time, students were required to present a “disputation” in which they would defend a particular thesis in front of their peers and faculty members. These disputations served as a way to demonstrate the student’s mastery of the subject matter and were often the final requirement for earning a degree.

In the 17th century, the concept of the thesis was formalized further with the creation of the modern research university. Students were now required to complete a research project and present their findings in a written document, which would serve as the basis for their degree.

The modern thesis as we know it today has evolved over time, with different disciplines and institutions adopting their own standards and formats. However, the basic elements of a thesis – original research, a clear research question, a thorough review of the literature, and a well-argued conclusion – remain the same.

Structure of Thesis

The structure of a thesis may vary slightly depending on the specific requirements of the institution, department, or field of study, but generally, it follows a specific format.

Here’s a breakdown of the structure of a thesis:

This is the first page of the thesis that includes the title of the thesis, the name of the author, the name of the institution, the department, the date, and any other relevant information required by the institution.

This is a brief summary of the thesis that provides an overview of the research question, methodology, findings, and conclusions.

This page provides a list of all the chapters and sections in the thesis and their page numbers.

Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the research question, the context of the research, and the purpose of the study. The introduction should also outline the methodology and the scope of the research.

Literature Review

This chapter provides a critical analysis of the relevant literature on the research topic. It should demonstrate the gap in the existing knowledge and justify the need for the research.

Methodology

This chapter provides a detailed description of the research methods used to gather and analyze data. It should explain the research design, the sampling method, data collection techniques, and data analysis procedures.

This chapter presents the findings of the research. It should include tables, graphs, and charts to illustrate the results.

This chapter interprets the results and relates them to the research question. It should explain the significance of the findings and their implications for the research topic.

This chapter summarizes the key findings and the main conclusions of the research. It should also provide recommendations for future research.

This section provides a list of all the sources cited in the thesis. The citation style may vary depending on the requirements of the institution or the field of study.

This section includes any additional material that supports the research, such as raw data, survey questionnaires, or other relevant documents.

How to write Thesis

Here are some steps to help you write a thesis:

Choose a Topic: The first step in writing a thesis is to choose a topic that interests you and is relevant to your field of study. You should also consider the scope of the topic and the availability of resources for research.
Develop a Research Question: Once you have chosen a topic, you need to develop a research question that you will answer in your thesis. The research question should be specific, clear, and feasible.
Conduct a Literature Review: Before you start your research, you need to conduct a literature review to identify the existing knowledge and gaps in the field. This will help you refine your research question and develop a research methodology.
Develop a Research Methodology: Once you have refined your research question, you need to develop a research methodology that includes the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis procedures.
Collect and Analyze Data: After developing your research methodology, you need to collect and analyze data. This may involve conducting surveys, interviews, experiments, or analyzing existing data.
Write the Thesis: Once you have analyzed the data, you need to write the thesis. The thesis should follow a specific structure that includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
Edit and Proofread: After completing the thesis, you need to edit and proofread it carefully. You should also have someone else review it to ensure that it is clear, concise, and free of errors.
Submit the Thesis: Finally, you need to submit the thesis to your academic advisor or committee for review and evaluation.

Example of Thesis

Example of Thesis template for Students:

Title of Thesis

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Literature Review

Chapter 3: Research Methodology

Chapter 4: Results

Chapter 5: Discussion

Chapter 6: Conclusion

References:

Appendices:

Note: That’s just a basic template, but it should give you an idea of the structure and content that a typical thesis might include. Be sure to consult with your department or supervisor for any specific formatting requirements they may have. Good luck with your thesis!

Application of Thesis

Thesis is an important academic document that serves several purposes. Here are some of the applications of thesis:

Academic Requirement: A thesis is a requirement for many academic programs, especially at the graduate level. It is an essential component of the evaluation process and demonstrates the student’s ability to conduct original research and contribute to the knowledge in their field.
Career Advancement: A thesis can also help in career advancement. Employers often value candidates who have completed a thesis as it demonstrates their research skills, critical thinking abilities, and their dedication to their field of study.
Publication : A thesis can serve as a basis for future publications in academic journals, books, or conference proceedings. It provides the researcher with an opportunity to present their research to a wider audience and contribute to the body of knowledge in their field.
Personal Development: Writing a thesis is a challenging task that requires time, dedication, and perseverance. It provides the student with an opportunity to develop critical thinking, research, and writing skills that are essential for their personal and professional development.
Impact on Society: The findings of a thesis can have an impact on society by addressing important issues, providing insights into complex problems, and contributing to the development of policies and practices.

Purpose of Thesis

The purpose of a thesis is to present original research findings in a clear and organized manner. It is a formal document that demonstrates a student’s ability to conduct independent research and contribute to the knowledge in their field of study. The primary purposes of a thesis are:

To Contribute to Knowledge: The main purpose of a thesis is to contribute to the knowledge in a particular field of study. By conducting original research and presenting their findings, the student adds new insights and perspectives to the existing body of knowledge.
To Demonstrate Research Skills: A thesis is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their research skills. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research methodology, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions based on their findings.
To Develop Critical Thinking: Writing a thesis requires critical thinking and analysis. The student must evaluate existing literature and identify gaps in the field, as well as develop and defend their own ideas.
To Provide Evidence of Competence : A thesis provides evidence of the student’s competence in their field of study. It demonstrates their ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems, and their ability to communicate their ideas effectively.
To Facilitate Career Advancement : Completing a thesis can help the student advance their career by demonstrating their research skills and dedication to their field of study. It can also provide a basis for future publications, presentations, or research projects.

When to Write Thesis

The timing for writing a thesis depends on the specific requirements of the academic program or institution. In most cases, the opportunity to write a thesis is typically offered at the graduate level, but there may be exceptions.

Generally, students should plan to write their thesis during the final year of their graduate program. This allows sufficient time for conducting research, analyzing data, and writing the thesis. It is important to start planning the thesis early and to identify a research topic and research advisor as soon as possible.

In some cases, students may be able to write a thesis as part of an undergraduate program or as an independent research project outside of an academic program. In such cases, it is important to consult with faculty advisors or mentors to ensure that the research is appropriately designed and executed.

It is important to note that the process of writing a thesis can be time-consuming and requires a significant amount of effort and dedication. It is important to plan accordingly and to allocate sufficient time for conducting research, analyzing data, and writing the thesis.

Characteristics of Thesis

The characteristics of a thesis vary depending on the specific academic program or institution. However, some general characteristics of a thesis include:

Originality : A thesis should present original research findings or insights. It should demonstrate the student’s ability to conduct independent research and contribute to the knowledge in their field of study.
Clarity : A thesis should be clear and concise. It should present the research question, methodology, findings, and conclusions in a logical and organized manner. It should also be well-written, with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Research-Based: A thesis should be based on rigorous research, which involves collecting and analyzing data from various sources. The research should be well-designed, with appropriate research methods and techniques.
Evidence-Based : A thesis should be based on evidence, which means that all claims made in the thesis should be supported by data or literature. The evidence should be properly cited using appropriate citation styles.
Critical Thinking: A thesis should demonstrate the student’s ability to critically analyze and evaluate information. It should present the student’s own ideas and arguments, and engage with existing literature in the field.
Academic Style : A thesis should adhere to the conventions of academic writing. It should be well-structured, with clear headings and subheadings, and should use appropriate academic language.

Advantages of Thesis

There are several advantages to writing a thesis, including:

Development of Research Skills: Writing a thesis requires extensive research and analytical skills. It helps to develop the student’s research skills, including the ability to formulate research questions, design and execute research methodologies, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions based on their findings.
Contribution to Knowledge: Writing a thesis provides an opportunity for the student to contribute to the knowledge in their field of study. By conducting original research, they can add new insights and perspectives to the existing body of knowledge.
Preparation for Future Research: Completing a thesis prepares the student for future research projects. It provides them with the necessary skills to design and execute research methodologies, analyze data, and draw conclusions based on their findings.
Career Advancement: Writing a thesis can help to advance the student’s career. It demonstrates their research skills and dedication to their field of study, and provides a basis for future publications, presentations, or research projects.
Personal Growth: Completing a thesis can be a challenging and rewarding experience. It requires dedication, hard work, and perseverance. It can help the student to develop self-confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment.

Limitations of Thesis

There are also some limitations to writing a thesis, including:

Time and Resources: Writing a thesis requires a significant amount of time and resources. It can be a time-consuming and expensive process, as it may involve conducting original research, analyzing data, and producing a lengthy document.
Narrow Focus: A thesis is typically focused on a specific research question or topic, which may limit the student’s exposure to other areas within their field of study.
Limited Audience: A thesis is usually only read by a small number of people, such as the student’s thesis advisor and committee members. This limits the potential impact of the research findings.
Lack of Real-World Application : Some thesis topics may be highly theoretical or academic in nature, which may limit their practical application in the real world.
Pressure and Stress : Writing a thesis can be a stressful and pressure-filled experience, as it may involve meeting strict deadlines, conducting original research, and producing a high-quality document.
Potential for Isolation: Writing a thesis can be a solitary experience, as the student may spend a significant amount of time working independently on their research and writing.

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How to Write an Effective Literary Analysis Thesis Statement

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Cailey Rogers is a class of 2024 Writing Center consultant. She is studying Journalism and English Literature. At Elon, she is a Communications Fellow and is involved in Elon Learning Assistance, Colonnades Literary and Art Journal, and the Pendulum.

I distinctly remember that when I was in middle school and just beginning to learn how to write essays, the most daunting task was crafting a thesis statement. Back then, my teachers would put so much emphasis on one part of the entire paper; now that I’m in college, I understand why.

Writing a thesis statement hasn’t become easier over time for me. In fact, now that I am writing complex papers for my 3000-level classes, it has proved to be even more challenging. But honestly, I have come to appreciate this part of a paper to the point where I cannot write the body paragraphs of my work until I am satisfied with the thesis statement.

As an English Literature major, I most look forward to writing thesis statements for literary analysis essays. But I realize that the idea of writing a long analysis on a piece of literature is not fun for everyone. Well, I’m going to offer some suggestions and advice to anyone tackling a literary analysis paper – whether this is your first time writing one, or you’ve been doing it for years, these thesis statement tips will give you a roadmap to creating a thesis that will not just start your paper off on the right note, but also display your writing skills and critical thinking. If you have a strong thesis, I guarantee that your paper will be more sophisticated and easier to write. While my focus here in on literary analysis, my tips apply to anyone writing an analysis and interpretation of a text.

Like any thesis statement, a literary analysis thesis should work as both a roadmap and a foundation for your essay. As the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill advises, the thesis statement should do more than illuminate how you are going to “interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion;” it should also give the reader an outline of the paper itself. This means you need to state what topic you want to focus on, what specific details you will use as textual evidence, and why your argument is important. If you draw a clear map and build a sturdy foundation, the rest of your analysis can grow to be much stronger as a whole.

Let’s break down an example that may make this point a little easier to digest. Here is a practice thesis statement from the WAC Clearinghouse that distinguishes between a vague thesis and one that provides a detailed blueprint for the paper:

Another valuable piece of advice is to make sure not to state the obvious in your thesis statements. In addition to thinking of your thesis statement as a map or a foundation, think of it also as a hook. You want your readers to be interested in what you have to say, so make your thesis statement compelling enough so that a reader simply can’t resist reading the rest of the paper.

Here is another example from the WAC Clearinghouse on how to accomplish this feat:

Note: To learn more about the “what,” “how,” and “why” aspects highlighted in these examples, check out the second blog post in this series, where I discuss my own personal process when writing a literary analysis thesis statement here!

Now, these may seem like pretty standard suggestions that would work for all kinds of thesis statements across a variety of fields. And they are. That doesn’t mean they aren’t important to keep in mind, though. But I did come prepared with some suggestions that are specific to writing a literary analysis essay that I have learned from Dr. Janet Myers, Professor of English in the English Department at Elon University. I’ve taken several classes with Dr. Myers, written countless literary analysis papers, and these four simple characteristics to include in a thesis statement have gotten me through each one. According to Dr. Myers, these are the four characteristics of a successful thesis statement:

By this, I mean that you want to assert a position that moves beyond something that is clearly obvious within the text. More specifically, you are going to want to isolate a subject you can explore with your own voice. You don’t want to merely point out that a theme of pattern exists in a text; you want to argue about its meaning or purpose. Think of everything you write as being a contribution to a big conversation of scholars. What do you want to contribute to this conversation? You don’t want it to be just an observation but rather an argument that you can support and defend.

2. Narrowly Focused

Even though you do want to address some universal and pervading aspects of the text you are analyzing, you definitely don’t want to overburden yourself. The broader your thesis is, the more you would be required to explain, and the harder it would be for your audience to understand the particulars of your argument. So, make your thesis statement limited in scope. Identify a specific pattern, theme, literary device, character, or historical event (and there are certainly more possibilities) from the text that you want to analyze in your paper. This is where you could build the roadmap aspect of the thesis: list the elements in the order you will write about them in, and suddenly you will have a clear path for entire literary analysis.

3. Clear and Concise

This may seem obvious, but it is crucial. A clear thesis will play into the idea of a roadmap, but it will also avoid using long, complex clauses or unnecessary jargon. In terms of making it concise, look for any words in your thesis that may not add to the overall point you are trying to make, and cut them out. Streamline your thesis statement by simplifying your ideas as much as you can, almost as if you were trying to explain it to someone who has never read the text before. Ultimately, your thesis should be able to stand completely on its own. If you just gave your professor your thesis statement and left out the rest of your paper, your topic, evidence, and argument should all be transparent and evident.

4. Capable of Transcending Specific Characters and Events in the Text

This one is particularly important to keep in mind for a literary analysis paper. What makes a strong literary analysis is an argument that isn’t limited to one specific plot point or character within the text. Think of it this way: pretend you are trying to convince a friend that they should take up reading as a hobby because it is entertaining and enriching. But the only evidence you have to back this up is that you really enjoyed reading one book in the past month. Obviously, that is never going to convince your friend to take up reading because that argument only pertains to one person’s experience at a singular point in time. You would want to have more examples of how reading has changed people’s lives across the world, not just you. Also, you would probably want to address some of the larger persuasive arguments like how literature increases the value of an education, or how it can teach you about a variety of different topics. You would do the same thing in a literary analysis paper: you would want to address the wider implications of the text and find patterns or themes that pertain to more than one specific event or character. Challenge yourself to find connections between events and characters, and then trace those connections in your writing. But even more than that, try to find a universally significant message that your text represents. Literature is a reflection of reality, so find out what your text is trying to express about the real world, and then write about it.

I know it can seem intimidating to write a literary analysis paper, but if you follow these tips when writing your thesis, the challenge will suddenly seem much less impossible. If you want to continue learning about writing a successful literary analysis thesis statement, you can find another blog post I wrote about my personal process and tips by clicking on this link. And if you still find yourself doubting your work, you can always come to The Writing Center, and we would be happy to help you!

One response to “How to Write an Effective Literary Analysis Thesis Statement”

[…] In my short time at Elon, I have found that the most challenging and rewarding part of writing a long literary analysis paper is the thesis statement. It’s funny how just one small portion of what can become an eight-page essay seems impossible to accomplish. If you feel that way, you are certainly not alone. Even English majors struggle with it – I can say that from personal experience! That is exactly why I decided to share the tips and processes that have helped me the most when writing a literary analysis thesis statement in hopes that it could help others staring at a blank document, not knowing where to start or feeling like they will never be able to write a good paper about a piece of literature. If you want to know some of the general tips and tricks that I have acquired through my English classes and some other resources, you can read my first blog post here. […]

Thesis Statements for a Literature Assignment

Keep in mind the following when formulating a thesis:

A Thesis Should Not State the Obvious
Use Literary Terms in Thesis With Care
A Thesis Should be Balanced
A Thesis Can be a Blueprint

Avoid the Obvious

Bland: Dorothy Parker's "Résumé" uses images of suicide to make her point about living.

This is bland because it's obvious and incontestable. A reader looks at it and says, "so what?"

However, consider this alternative:

Dorothy Parker's "Résumé" doesn't celebrate life, but rather scorns those who would fake or attempt suicide just to get attention.

Use Literary Terms in Thesis Only to Make Larger Points

Don Marquis introduced Archy and Mehitabel in his Sun Dial column by combining the conventions of free verse poetry with newspaper prose so intimately that in "the coming of Archy," the entire column represents a complete poem and not a free verse poem preceded by a prose introduction .

Keep Your Thesis Balanced

Too general: Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote many poems with love as the theme. Too specific: Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drink" in <insert date> after <insert event from her life>. Too descriptive: Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drink" is a sonnet with two parts; the first six lines propose a view of love and the next eight complicate that view. With tension and which will need proving: Despite her avowal on the importance of love, and despite her belief that she would not sell her love, the speaker in Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Love is not all: it is not meat nor drink" remains unconvinced and bitter, as if she is trying to trick herself into believing that love really does matter for more than the one night she is in some lover's arms.

Your Thesis Can Be A Blueprint

A thesis can be used as roadmap or blueprint for your paper:

In "Résumé," Dorothy Parker subverts the idea of what a résumé is--accomplishments and experiences--with an ironic tone, silly images of suicide, and witty rhymes to point out the banality of life for those who remain too disengaged from it.

Carbone, Nick. (1997). Thesis Statements for a Literature Assignment. Writing@CSU . Colorado State University. https://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=51

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Feminist analysis of the body and corporeality in literature.
The portrayal of female friendships and solidarity in novels.
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Psychological horror vs. supernatural horror in Gothic literature.
The portrayal of madness in classic Gothic novels.
The influence of Gothic literature on modern horror films.
Themes of isolation and alienation in Gothic fiction.
The use of architecture as a symbol of psychological state in Gothic literature.
Gender roles and the portrayal of women in Victorian Gothic novels.
The revival of Gothic elements in 21st-century young adult literature.
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Comparative analysis of European and American Gothic literature.
The intersection of Gothic literature and romanticism.
The influence of religious symbolism and themes in Gothic narratives.
Gothic elements in the works of contemporary authors like Stephen King and Anne Rice.
The role of curses and prophecies in Gothic storytelling.
Gothic literature as social and cultural critique.
The representation of death and the afterlife in Gothic novels.
The use of dual personalities in Gothic literature.
The impact of Gothic literature on fashion and visual arts.
The role of secrecy and suspense in creating the Gothic atmosphere.
The depiction of the monstrous and the grotesque in Gothic texts.
Exploring the Gothic in graphic novels and comics.
The motif of the journey in Gothic literature.
The portrayal of science and experimentation in Gothic stories.
Gothic elements in children’s literature.
The role of nature and the natural world in Gothic narratives.
Themes of inheritance and the burden of the past in Gothic novels.
The influence of Gothic literature on the development of detective and mystery genres.
The portrayal of patriarchal society and its discontents in Gothic fiction.
The Gothic and its relation to postcolonial literature.
The use of folklore and myth in Gothic narratives.
The narrative structure and techniques in Gothic literature.
The role of the supernatural in defining the Gothic genre.
Gothic literature as a reflection of societal anxieties during different historical periods.
The motif of entrapment and escape in Gothic stories.
Comparative study of Gothic literature and dark romanticism.
The use of setting as a character in Gothic narratives.
The evolution of the ghost story within Gothic literature.
The function of mirrors and doubling in Gothic texts.
The portrayal of traditional spiritual beliefs in Indigenous literature.
The impact of colonization on Indigenous narratives and storytelling.
Analysis of language revitalization efforts through Indigenous literature.
Indigenous feminist perspectives in contemporary literature.
The role of land and environment in Indigenous storytelling.
Depictions of family and community in Indigenous novels.
The intersection of Indigenous literature and modernist themes.
The representation of cultural trauma and resilience in Indigenous poetry.
The use of oral traditions in modern Indigenous writing.
Indigenous perspectives on sovereignty and autonomy in literary texts.
The role of Indigenous literature in national reconciliation processes.
Contemporary Indigenous literature as a form of political activism.
The influence of Indigenous languages on narrative structure and poetics.
The depiction of urban Indigenous experiences in literature.
Analysis of Indigenous science fiction and speculative fiction.
The portrayal of intergenerational trauma and healing in Indigenous stories.
The role of mythology and folklore in contemporary Indigenous literature.
Indigenous authors and the global literary market.
The use of non-linear narratives in Indigenous storytelling.
Comparative study of Indigenous literatures from different continents.
The portrayal of Indigenous identities in children’s and young adult literature.
Representation of gender and sexuality in Indigenous literature.
The role of art and imagery in Indigenous narratives.
The influence of non-Indigenous readerships on the publication of Indigenous texts.
Environmental justice themes in Indigenous literature.
The depiction of historical events and their impacts in Indigenous novels.
Indigenous literature as a tool for education and cultural preservation.
The dynamics of translation in bringing Indigenous stories to a wider audience.
The treatment of non-human entities and their personification in Indigenous stories.
The influence of Indigenous storytelling techniques on contemporary cinema.
Indigenous authorship and intellectual property rights.
The impact of awards and recognitions on Indigenous literary careers.
Analysis of Indigenous autobiographies and memoirs.
The role of mentorship and community support in the development of Indigenous writers.
Comparative analysis of traditional and contemporary forms of Indigenous poetry.
The effect of digital media on the dissemination of Indigenous stories.
Indigenous resistance and survival narratives in the face of cultural assimilation.
The role of Indigenous literature in shaping cultural policies.
Exploring hybrid identities through Indigenous literature.
The representation of Indigenous spiritual practices in modern novels.
The application of deconstruction in contemporary literary analysis.
The impact of feminist theory on the interpretation of classic literature.
Marxism and its influence on the critique of 21st-century novels.
The role of psychoanalytic theory in understanding character motivations and narrative structures.
Postcolonial theory and its application to modern diaspora literature.
The relevance of structuralism in today’s literary studies.
The intersection of queer theory and literature.
The use of ecocriticism to interpret environmental themes in literature.
Reader-response theory and its implications for understanding audience engagement.
The influence of New Historicism on the interpretation of historical novels.
The application of critical race theory in analyzing literature by authors of color.
The role of biographical criticism in studying authorial intent.
The impact of digital humanities on literary studies.
The application of narrative theory in the study of non-linear storytelling.
The critique of capitalism using cultural materialism in contemporary literature.
The evolution of feminist literary criticism from the second wave to the present.
Hermeneutics and the philosophy of interpretation in literature.
The study of semiotics in graphic novels and visual literature.
The role of myth criticism in understanding modern reinterpretations of ancient stories.
Comparative literature and the challenges of cross-cultural interpretations.
The impact of globalization on postcolonial literary theories.
The application of disability studies in literary analysis.
Memory studies and its influence on the interpretation of narrative time.
The influence of phenomenology on character analysis in novels.
The role of orientalism in the depiction of the East in Western literature.
The relevance of Bakhtin’s theories on dialogism and the carnivalesque in contemporary media.
The implications of translation studies for interpreting multilingual texts.
The use of animal studies in literature to critique human-animal relationships.
The role of affect theory in understanding emotional responses to literature.
The critique of imperialism and nationalism in literature using postcolonial theories.
The implications of intersectionality in feminist literary criticism.
The application of Freudian concepts to the analysis of horror and Gothic literature.
The use of genre theory in classifying emerging forms of digital literature.
The critique of linguistic imperialism in postcolonial literature.
The use of performance theory in the study of drama and poetry readings.
The relevance of Antonio Gramsci’s theory of cultural hegemony in literary studies.
The examination of space and place in urban literature using spatial theory.
The impact of surveillance culture on contemporary narrative forms.
The application of chaos theory to the analysis of complex narrative structures.
The role of allegory in political and religious texts through historical and contemporary lenses.
Adaptation theory and the translation of literary narratives into film.
The role of the director as an interpreter of literary texts in cinema.
Comparative analysis of narrative techniques in novels and their film adaptations.
The impact of film adaptations on the reception of classic literature.
The portrayal of historical events in literature and film.
The influence of screenplay structure on literary narrative forms.
The representation of gender roles in book-to-film adaptations.
The intertextuality between film scripts and their source novels.
The use of visual symbolism in films adapted from literary works.
The portrayal of psychological depth in characters from literature to film.
The adaptation of non-fiction literature into documentary filmmaking.
The impact of the author’s biographical elements on film adaptations.
The role of music and sound in enhancing narrative elements from literature in films.
The evolution of the horror genre from literature to film.
The representation of science fiction themes in literature and their adaptation to cinema.
The influence of fan culture on the adaptation process.
The depiction of dystopian societies in books and their cinematic counterparts.
The challenges of translating poetry into visual narrative.
The portrayal of magical realism in literature and film.
The depiction of race and ethnicity in adaptations of multicultural literature.
The role of the viewer’s perspective in literature vs. film.
The effectiveness of dialogue adaptation from literary dialogues to film scripts.
The impact of setting and locale in film adaptations of regional literature.
The transformation of the mystery genre from page to screen.
The adaptation of children’s literature into family films.
The narrative construction of heroism in literary epics and their film adaptations.
The influence of graphic novels on visual storytelling in films.
The adaptation of classical mythology in modern cinema.
The ethics of adapting real-life events and biographies into film.
The role of cinematic techniques in depicting internal monologues from novels.
The comparison of thematic depth in short stories and their film adaptations.
The portrayal of alienation in modern literature and independent films.
The adaptation of stage plays into feature films.
The challenges of adapting experimental literature into conventional film formats.
The representation of time and memory in literature and film.
The adaptation of young adult novels into film franchises.
The role of directorial vision in reinterpreting a literary work for the screen.
The cultural impact of blockbuster adaptations of fantasy novels.
The influence of cinematic adaptations on contemporary novel writing.
The role of censorship in the adaptation of controversial literary works to film.
The portrayal of the American Revolution in contemporary historical novels.
The impact of the World Wars on European literary expression.
The depiction of the Victorian era in British novels.
Literary responses to the Great Depression in American literature.
The representation of the Russian Revolution in 20th-century literature.
The influence of the Harlem Renaissance on African American literature.
The role of literature in documenting the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
The depiction of colonialism and its aftermath in African literature.
The influence of historical events on the development of national literatures.
The role of literary works in shaping public memory of historical tragedies.
The portrayal of the Holocaust in European and American literature.
The use of allegory to critique political regimes in 20th-century literature.
The depiction of indigenous histories and resistances in literature.
The representation of the French Revolution in romantic literature.
Literature as a tool for national identity construction in postcolonial states.
The portrayal of historical figures in biographical novels.
The influence of the Cold War on spy novels and political thrillers.
The impact of migration and diaspora on historical narratives in literature.
The role of the ancient world in shaping modern historical novels.
The depiction of the Industrial Revolution and its impacts in literature.
The role of women in historical novels from the feminist perspective.
The representation of religious conflicts and their historical impacts in literature.
The influence of myth and folklore on historical narrative constructions.
The depiction of the American West in literature and its historical inaccuracies.
The role of literature in the preservation of endangered languages and cultures.
The impact of digital archives on the study of literature and history.
The use of literature to explore counterfactual histories.
The portrayal of piracy and maritime history in adventure novels.
Literary depictions of the fall of empires and their historical contexts.
The impact of archaeological discoveries on historical fiction.
The influence of the Spanish Civil War on global literary movements.
The depiction of social upheavals and their impacts on literary production.
The role of literature in documenting the environmental history of regions.
The portrayal of non-Western historical narratives in global literature.
The impact of historical laws and policies on the lives of characters in novels.
The influence of public health crises and pandemics on literature.
The representation of trade routes and their historical significance in literature.
The depiction of revolutions and uprisings in Latin American literature.
The role of historical texts in the reimagining of genre literature.
The influence of postmodernism on the interpretation of historical narratives in literature.
The exploration of existential themes in modern literature.
The representation of Platonic ideals in Renaissance literature.
Nietzschean perspectives in the works of postmodern authors.
The influence of Stoicism on characters’ development in classical literature.
The portrayal of ethical dilemmas in war novels.
The philosophical underpinnings of utopian and dystopian literature.
The role of absurdism in the narratives of 20th-century plays.
The concept of ‘the Other’ in literature, from a phenomenological viewpoint.
The depiction of free will and determinism in science fiction.
The influence of feminist philosophy on contemporary literature.
The exploration of Socratic dialogue within literary texts.
The reflection of Cartesian dualism in Gothic novels.
Buddhist philosophy in the works of Eastern and Western authors.
The impact of existentialism on the characterization in novels by Camus and Sartre.
The use of allegory to explore philosophical concepts in medieval literature.
The portrayal of hedonism and asceticism in biographical fiction.
The exploration of phenomenology in autobiographical narratives.
Literary critiques of capitalism through Marxist philosophy.
The relationship between language and reality in post-structuralist texts.
The depiction of nihilism in Russian literature.
The intersection of Confucian philosophy and traditional Asian narratives.
The exploration of human nature in literature from a Hobbesian perspective.
The influence of pragmatism on American literary realism.
The portrayal of justice and injustice in novels centered on legal dilemmas.
The exploration of existential risk and future ethics in speculative fiction.
The philosophical examination of memory and identity in memoirs and autobiographies.
The role of ethics in the portrayal of artificial intelligence in literature.
The literary interpretation of Schopenhauer’s philosophy of pessimism.
The reflection of Epicurean philosophy in modern travel literature.
The influence of Kantian ethics on the narratives of moral conflict.
The representation of libertarian philosophies in dystopian literature.
The philosophical discourse on beauty and aesthetics in literature.
The exploration of virtue ethics through historical biographical novels.
The philosophical implications of transhumanism in cyberpunk literature.
The use of literature to explore the philosophical concept of the sublime.
The narrative structures of temporality and eternity in philosophical novels.
The impact of neo-Platonism on the symbolism in Renaissance poetry.
The portrayal of existential isolation in urban contemporary novels.
The reflection of utilitarianism in social and political novels.
The exploration of ethical ambiguity in spy and thriller genres.
The portrayal of psychological disorders in modernist literature.
Exploration of trauma and its narrative representation in post-war novels.
The use of stream of consciousness as a method to explore cognitive processes in literature.
The psychological impact of isolation in dystopian literature.
The depiction of childhood and development in coming-of-age novels.
Psychological manipulation in the narrative structure of mystery and thriller novels.
The role of psychological resilience in characters surviving extreme conditions.
The influence of Freudian theory on the interpretation of dreams in literature.
The use of psychological archetypes in the development of mythological storytelling.
The portrayal of psychological therapy and its impacts in contemporary fiction.
Analysis of cognitive dissonance through characters’ internal conflicts in novels.
The exploration of the Jungian shadow in villain characters.
Psychological profiling of protagonists in crime fiction.
The impact of societal expectations on mental health in historical novels.
The role of psychology in understanding unreliable narrators.
The depiction of addiction and recovery in autobiographical works.
The exploration of grief and mourning in poetry.
Psychological theories of love as depicted in romantic literature.
The narrative portrayal of dissociative identity disorder in literature.
The use of psychological suspense in Gothic literature.
The representation of anxiety and depression in young adult fiction.
Psychological effects of war on soldiers as depicted in military fiction.
The role of psychoanalysis in interpreting symbolic content in fairy tales.
The psychological impact of technological change as seen in science fiction.
The exploration of existential crises in philosophical novels.
The depiction of social psychology principles in literature about cults and mass movements.
Psychological aspects of racial and gender identity in contemporary literature.
The representation of the subconscious in surreal and absurd literature.
The application of psychological resilience theories in survival literature.
The portrayal of parental influence on child development in family sagas.
Psychological theories of aging as explored in literature about the elderly.
The depiction of sensory processing disorders in fictional characters.
Psychological effects of immigration and cultural assimilation in diaspora literature.
The role of narrative therapy in autobiographical writing and memoirs.
The portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder in narrative fiction.
Psychological implications of virtual realities in cyberpunk literature.
The representation of psychopathy in anti-hero characters.
The exploration of group dynamics and leadership in epic tales.
Psychological interpretations of magical realism as a reflection of cultural psyche.
The use of literature in the therapeutic practice and understanding of mental health issues.
The influence of Christian theology on medieval epic poems.
The role of allegory in interpreting medieval morality plays.
The depiction of chivalry and courtly love in Arthurian legends.
Comparative analysis of the heroic ideals in Beowulf and the Song of Roland.
The impact of the Black Death on the themes of medieval poetry and prose.
The portrayal of women in medieval romances.
The use of dreams as a narrative device in medieval literature.
The representation of the otherworldly and supernatural in medieval texts.
The function of medieval bestiaries in literature and their symbolic meanings.
The influence of the Crusades on medieval literature across Europe.
The evolution of the troubadour and trouvère traditions in medieval France.
The depiction of feudalism and social hierarchy in medieval narratives.
The role of satire and humor in the Canterbury Tales.
The impact of monastic life on medieval literary production.
The use of vernacular languages in medieval literature versus Latin texts.
The portrayal of sin and redemption in Dante’s Divine Comedy.
The literary responses to the Mongol invasions in medieval Eurasian literature.
The development of allegorical interpretation in medieval biblical exegesis.
The influence of Islamic culture on medieval European literature.
The representation of Jewish communities in medieval Christian literature.
The concept of kingship and rule in Anglo-Saxon literature.
The use of landscape and nature in medieval Celtic stories.
The role of pilgrimage in shaping medieval narrative structures.
The depiction of witchcraft and magic in medieval texts.
Gender roles and their subversion in Middle English literature.
The literary legacy of Charlemagne in medieval European epics.
The portrayal of disability and disease in medieval literature.
The use of relics and iconography in medieval religious writings.
The medieval origins of modern fantasy literature tropes.
The use of cryptography and secret messages in medieval romance literature.
The influence of medieval astronomy and cosmology on literary works.
The role of manuscript culture in preserving medieval literary texts.
The depiction of Vikings in medieval English and Scandinavian literature.
Medieval literary depictions of Byzantine and Ottoman interactions.
The representation of sermons and homilies in medieval literature.
The literary forms and functions of medieval liturgical drama.
The influence of classical antiquity on medieval literary forms.
The use of irony and parody in medieval fabliaux.
The role of the troubadour poetry in the development of lyrical music traditions.
The impact of medieval legal texts on contemporary narrative forms.
The influence of urbanization on narrative form in Modernist literature.
Stream of consciousness technique in the works of Virginia Woolf and James Joyce.
The role of symbolism and imagery in T.S. Eliot’s poetry.
The depiction of the World War I experience in Modernist novels.
The impact of Freudian psychology on Modernist character development.
The intersection of visual arts and narrative structure in Modernist poetry.
The critique of imperialism and colonialism in Modernist texts.
The representation of gender and sexuality in Modernist literature.
The influence of technology and industrialization on Modernist themes.
The use of fragmentation and non-linear narratives in Modernist fiction.
The evolution of the novel form in Modernist literature.
The role of existential philosophy in shaping Modernist themes.
The critique of traditional values and societal norms in Modernist works.
The portrayal of alienation and isolation in the Modernist era.
The impact of Jazz music on the rhythm and structure of Modernist poetry.
The role of expatriate writers in the development of Modernist literature.
The influence of Russian literature on Modernist authors.
The exploration of time and memory in Modernist narrative techniques.
The depiction of urban alienation and anonymity in Modernist literature.
The role of patronage and literary salons in the promotion of Modernist art.
The impact of cinema on Modernist narrative techniques.
The representation of religious doubt and spiritual crisis in Modernist texts.
The influence of Cubism on the form and structure of Modernist poetry.
The use of irony and satire in the critiques of Modernist society.
The interplay between Modernist literature and the emerging psychoanalytic discourse.
The depiction of the breakdown of language and communication in Modernist works.
The role of the anti-hero in Modernist novels.
The impact of existential despair on the themes of Modernist literature.
The representation of the New Woman in Modernist fiction.
The influence of Eastern philosophies on Modernist thought and writings.
The critique of materialism and consumer culture in Modernist literature.
The role of myth and narrative reconfiguration in Modernist poetry.
The depiction of war trauma and its aftermath in Modernist literature.
The representation of racial and ethnic identities in Modernist works.
The impact of avant-garde movements on Modernist literary forms.
The influence of European intellectual movements on American Modernist writers.
The role of the flâneur in Modernist literature and urban exploration.
The exploration of linguistic innovation in the works of Gertrude Stein.
The critique of historical progress in Modernist narratives.
The impact of existentialism on the depiction of the absurd in Modernist theatre.
The representation of colonial impact on identity in postcolonial narratives.
The role of language and power in postcolonial literature.
The portrayal of gender and resistance in postcolonial women’s writings.
The depiction of hybridity and cultural syncretism in postcolonial texts.
The influence of native folklore and mythology in postcolonial storytelling.
The critique of neocolonialism and globalization in contemporary postcolonial literature.
The exploration of diaspora and migration in postcolonial narratives.
The role of the subaltern voice in postcolonial literature.
The impact of postcolonial theory on Western literary criticism.
The representation of landscapes and spaces in postcolonial works.
The portrayal of historical trauma and memory in postcolonial fiction.
The exploration of identity and belonging in postcolonial children’s literature.
The use of magical realism as a political tool in postcolonial literature.
The depiction of urbanization and its effects in postcolonial cities.
The role of religion in shaping postcolonial identities.
The impact of apartheid and its aftermath in South African literature.
The representation of indigenous knowledge systems in postcolonial texts.
The critique of patriarchy in postcolonial narratives.
The exploration of linguistic decolonization in postcolonial writing.
The portrayal of conflict and reconciliation in postcolonial societies.
The depiction of postcolonial resistance strategies in literature.
The representation of climate change and environmental issues in postcolonial contexts.
The role of education in postcolonial literature.
The impact of tourism and exoticism on postcolonial identities.
The exploration of economic disparities in postcolonial narratives.
The representation of refugees and asylum seekers in postcolonial literature.
The portrayal of political corruption and governance in postcolonial works.
The depiction of cultural preservation and loss in postcolonial societies.
The role of oral traditions in contemporary postcolonial literature.
The portrayal of transnational identities in postcolonial fiction.
The exploration of gender fluidity and sexuality in postcolonial texts.
The depiction of labor migration and its effects in postcolonial literature.
The role of the media in shaping postcolonial discourses.
The impact of Western pop culture on postcolonial societies.
The portrayal of intergenerational conflict in postcolonial families.
The depiction of mental health issues in postcolonial contexts.
The exploration of postcolonial futurism in African speculative fiction.
The representation of native resistance against colonial forces in historical novels.
The critique of linguistic imperialism in postcolonial education.
The depiction of decolonization movements in postcolonial literature.
The use of metafiction and narrative self-awareness in postmodern literature.
The role of irony and playfulness in postmodern texts.
The exploration of fragmented identities in postmodern novels.
The deconstruction of traditional narrative structures in postmodern works.
The representation of hyperreality and the simulation of reality in postmodern fiction.
The critique of consumer culture and its influence on postmodern characters.
The exploration of historiographic metafiction and the reinterpretation of history.
The role of pastiche and intertextuality in postmodern literature.
The depiction of paranoia and conspiracy in postmodern narratives.
The portrayal of cultural relativism and the challenge to universal truths.
The use of multimedia and digital influences in postmodern writing.
The exploration of existential uncertainty in postmodern philosophy and literature.
The role of gender and identity politics in postmodern texts.
The depiction of postmodern urban landscapes and architecture in literature.
The representation of globalization and its effects in postmodern novels.
The portrayal of ecological crises and environmental concerns in postmodern fiction.
The critique of scientific rationalism and technology in postmodern literature.
The exploration of linguistic experimentation and its impact on narrative.
The role of the anti-hero and flawed protagonists in postmodern stories.
The depiction of social fragmentation and alienation in postmodern works.
The representation of non-linear time and its effect on narrative perspective.
The portrayal of the dissolution of boundaries between high and low culture.
The use of parody and satire to critique political and social norms.
The exploration of subjectivity and the breakdown of the authorial voice.
The role of performance and spectacle in postmodern drama.
The depiction of marginalization and minority voices in postmodern literature.
The representation of the interplay between virtual and physical realities.
The portrayal of ephemeral and transient experiences in postmodern texts.
The critique of capitalism and neoliberal economics in postmodern narratives.
The exploration of human relationships in the context of media saturation.
The depiction of dystopian societies and their critiques of contemporary issues.
The role of surreal and absurd elements in postmodern storytelling.
The portrayal of cultural pastiches and their implications for identity formation.
The exploration of narrative unreliability and ambiguous truths.
The depiction of multiple realities and parallel universes in postmodern fiction.
The representation of anarchism and resistance in postmodern literature.
The critique of colonial narratives and their postmodern reevaluations.
The exploration of therapeutic narratives in postmodern psychology and literature.
The role of chance and randomness in the structure of postmodern plots.
The portrayal of artistic and cultural decadence in postmodern settings.
The impact of humanism on the themes and forms of Renaissance poetry.
The influence of Renaissance art on the literature of the period.
The role of court patronage in the development of literary forms during the Renaissance.
The depiction of love and courtship in Shakespeare’s comedies.
The use of classical myths in Renaissance drama.
The portrayal of political power in the plays of Christopher Marlowe.
The evolution of the sonnet form from Petrarch to Shakespeare.
The representation of women in Renaissance literature and the role of gender.
The impact of the Reformation on English literature during the Renaissance.
The development of narrative prose during the Renaissance.
The influence of Italian literature on English Renaissance writers.
The role of allegory in Spenser’s The Faerie Queene .
The depiction of the supernatural in Renaissance drama.
The exploration of identity and self in Renaissance autobiographical writings.
The rise of satire and its development during the English Renaissance.
The concept of the tragic hero in Renaissance tragedy.
The role of travel and exploration narratives in shaping Renaissance literature.
The influence of Machiavellian philosophy on Renaissance literary characters.
The representation of religious conflicts and sectarianism in Renaissance texts.
The depiction of colonialism and its early impacts in Renaissance literature.
The portrayal of the city and urban life in Renaissance literature.
The use of rhetoric and persuasion in the sermons and speeches of the Renaissance.
The depiction of friendship and societal bonds in Renaissance literature.
The influence of Renaissance music on the poetic forms of the time.
The role of magic and science in the literature of the Renaissance.
The treatment of classical philosophy in Renaissance humanist literature.
The representation of nature and the environment in pastoral literature.
The depiction of courtly and peasant life in Renaissance drama.
The influence of Renaissance literature on later literary movements.
The portrayal of villains and their motivations in Renaissance plays.
The development of printing technology and its impact on Renaissance literature.
The role of language and dialect in the literature of the English Renaissance.
The depiction of the New World in Renaissance travel literature.
The exploration of moral and ethical issues in Renaissance philosophical writings.
The impact of Spanish literature on the Renaissance literary scene.
The role of soliloquies in deepening character development in Renaissance drama.
The treatment of death and mortality in Renaissance poetry.
The representation of court politics and intrigue in Renaissance historical plays.
The development of comedic elements in Renaissance literature.
The exploration of Renaissance literary criticism and its approaches to interpretation.
The exploration of nature and the sublime in Romantic poetry.
The role of the individual and personal emotion in Romantic literature.
The impact of the French Revolution on Romantic literary themes.
The representation of the Byronic hero in Romantic novels.
The influence of Gothic elements on Romantic literature.
The depiction of women and femininity in the works of Romantic poets.
The role of imagination and creativity in Romantic theories of art and literature.
The portrayal of childhood and innocence in Romantic literature.
The influence of Eastern cultures on Romantic poetry and prose.
The interplay between science and religion in Romantic texts.
The Romantic fascination with death and the macabre.
The depiction of landscapes and rural life in Romantic poetry.
The role of folklore and mythology in shaping Romantic narratives.
The impact of Romanticism on national identities across Europe.
The exploration of exile and alienation in Romantic literature.
The critique of industrialization and its social impacts in Romantic writing.
The development of the historical novel in Romantic literature.
The role of letters and correspondence in Romantic literary culture.
The representation of revolutionary ideals and their disillusionment in Romantic texts.
The exploration of human rights and liberty in Romantic works.
The portrayal of artistic genius and its torments in Romantic literature.
The depiction of friendship and romantic love in Romantic poetry.
The influence of Romantic literature on the development of modern environmentalism.
The role of music and its inspiration on Romantic poetry.
The exploration of time and memory in Romantic literary works.
The depiction of urban versus rural dichotomies in Romantic texts.
The impact of Romanticism on later literary movements such as Symbolism and Decadence.
The role of melancholy and introspection in Romantic poetry.
The representation of dreams and visions in Romantic literature.
The depiction of storms and natural disasters as metaphors in Romantic writing.
The exploration of political reform and radicalism in Romantic works.
The portrayal of the supernatural and its role in Romantic narratives.
The influence of Romantic literature on the visual arts.
The depiction of heroism and adventure in Romantic epics.
The role of solitude and contemplation in Romantic poetry.
The exploration of national folklore in the Romantic movement across different cultures.
The critique of reason and rationality in favor of emotional intuition.
The depiction of the quest for immortality and eternal youth in Romantic literature.
The role of the pastoral and the picturesque in Romantic aesthetics.
The exploration of spiritual and transcendental experiences in Romantic texts.
The role of dystopian worlds in critiquing contemporary social issues.
The portrayal of artificial intelligence and its ethical implications in science fiction.
The evolution of space opera within science fiction literature.
The depiction of alternate histories in fantasy literature and their cultural significance.
The use of magic systems in fantasy novels as metaphors for real-world power dynamics.
The representation of gender and sexuality in speculative fiction.
The influence of scientific advancements on the development of science fiction themes.
Environmentalism and ecocriticism in science fiction and fantasy narratives.
The role of the hero’s journey in modern fantasy literature.
The portrayal of utopias and their transformation into dystopias.
The impact of post-apocalyptic settings on character development and moral choices.
The exploration of virtual reality in science fiction and its implications for the future of society.
The representation of alien cultures in science fiction and the critique of human ethnocentrism.
The use of mythology and folklore in building fantasy worlds.
The influence of cyberpunk culture on contemporary science fiction.
The depiction of time travel and its impact on narrative structure and theme.
The role of military science fiction in exploring warfare and peace.
The portrayal of religious themes in science fiction and fantasy.
The impact of fan fiction and its contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres.
The exploration of psychological themes through science fiction and fantasy narratives.
The role of colonization in science fiction narratives.
The impact of science fiction and fantasy literature on technological innovation.
The depiction of societal collapse and reconstruction in speculative fiction.
The role of language and linguistics in science fiction, such as in creating alien languages.
The portrayal of non-human characters in fantasy literature and what they reveal about human nature.
The use of science fiction in exploring philosophical concepts such as identity and consciousness.
The representation of disabled characters in science fiction and fantasy.
The influence of historical events on the development of fantasy literature.
The critique of capitalism and corporate governance in dystopian science fiction.
The role of political allegory in science fiction during the Cold War.
The representation of indigenous peoples in fantasy settings.
The impact of climate change on the settings and themes of speculative fiction.
The exploration of bioethics and genetic modification in science fiction.
The impact of globalization as seen through science fiction narratives.
The role of women authors in shaping modern science fiction and fantasy.
The exploration of sentient machines and the definition of life in science fiction.
The use of archetypes in fantasy literature and their psychological implications.
The narrative strategies used to build suspense and mystery in fantasy series.
The influence of Eastern philosophies on Western science fiction.
The portrayal of family and community in post-apocalyptic environments.
The representation of the British Empire and colonialism in Victorian novels.
The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the social landscape in Victorian literature.
The depiction of gender roles and the domestic sphere in Victorian novels.
The influence of Darwinian thought on Victorian characters and themes.
The role of the Gothic tradition in Victorian literature.
The portrayal of morality and ethics in the works of Charles Dickens.
The exploration of class disparity and social mobility in Victorian fiction.
The depiction of urban life and its challenges in Victorian literature.
The role of realism in Victorian novels and its impact on literary form.
The representation of mental illness and psychology in Victorian fiction.
The critique of materialism and consumer culture in Victorian literature.
The portrayal of children and childhood in Victorian narratives.
The exploration of romanticism versus realism in Victorian poetry.
The depiction of religious doubt and spiritual crises in Victorian texts.
The role of women writers in the Victorian literary scene.
The portrayal of the “New Woman” in late Victorian literature.
The exploration of scientific progress and its ethical implications in Victorian works.
The depiction of crime and punishment in Victorian detective fiction.
The influence of aestheticism and decadence in late Victorian literature.
The representation of imperial anxieties and racial theories in Victorian novels.
The role of sensation novels in shaping Victorian popular culture.
The portrayal of marriage and its discontents in Victorian literature.
The depiction of rural life versus urbanization in Victorian narratives.
The exploration of philanthropy and social reform in Victorian texts.
The role of the supernatural and the occult in Victorian fiction.
The portrayal of art and artists in Victorian literature.
The representation of travel and exploration in Victorian novels.
The depiction of the aristocracy and their decline in Victorian literature.
The influence of newspapers and media on Victorian literary culture.
The role of patriotism and national identity in Victorian writings.
The exploration of the Victorian underworld in literature.
The depiction of legal and judicial systems in Victorian fiction.
The portrayal of addiction and vice in Victorian texts.
The role of foreign settings in Victorian novels.
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The influence of French and Russian literary movements on Victorian authors.
The role of epistolary form in Victorian novels.
The portrayal of altruism and self-sacrifice in Victorian narratives.
The depiction of servants and their roles in Victorian households.
The exploration of colonial and postcolonial readings of Victorian texts.
The role of translation in shaping the global reception of classic literary works.
The impact of globalization on the development of contemporary world literature.
Comparative analysis of national myths in literature across different cultures.
The influence of postcolonial theory on the interpretation of world literature.
The depiction of cross-cultural encounters and their implications in world novels.
The role of exile and migration in shaping the themes of world literature.
The representation of indigenous narratives in the global literary marketplace.
The portrayal of urbanization in world literature and its impact on societal norms.
The exploration of feminist themes across different cultural contexts in literature.
The depiction of historical trauma and memory in literature from post-conflict societies.
The role of magical realism in expressing political and social realities in Latin American literature.
The exploration of identity and hybridity in diaspora literature from around the world.
The impact of censorship and political repression on literary production in authoritarian regimes.
Comparative study of the Gothic tradition in European and Latin American literature.
The influence of religious texts on narrative structures and themes in world literature.
The role of nature and the environment in shaping narrative forms in world literature.
The exploration of time and memory in post-Soviet literature.
The portrayal of love and marriage across different cultural contexts in world novels.
The impact of technological changes on narrative forms and themes in world literature.
The exploration of human rights issues through world literature.
The depiction of war and peace in Middle Eastern literature.
Comparative analysis of the tragic hero in Greek tragedy and Japanese Noh theater.
The role of traditional folk stories in contemporary world literature.
The influence of African oral traditions on modern African literature.
The exploration of social justice and activism in world literature.
The portrayal of children and childhood in world literature.
The depiction of the supernatural and the uncanny in world literary traditions.
The impact of colonial histories on contemporary literature in former colonies.
The exploration of gender and sexuality in Scandinavian literature.
The portrayal of disability and mental health in world literature.
The role of food and cuisine in cultural identity as depicted in world literature.
Comparative study of poetry from the Middle Eastern and Western traditions.
The exploration of death and the afterlife in world religious texts and their literary influences.
The portrayal of the artist and the creative process in world literature.
The impact of economic crises on characters and plot development in world novels.
The exploration of architectural spaces and their symbolism in world literature.
The role of multilingualism and code-switching in narrative development in world literature.
The depiction of aging and intergenerational relationships in world novels.
The influence of classical Chinese literature on East Asian modern narratives.
The role of the sea and maritime culture in world literary traditions.
The portrayal of identity and self-discovery in YA literature.
The representation of mental health issues in YA novels.
The evolution of the coming-of-age narrative in modern YA fiction.
The role of dystopian settings in YA literature as metaphors for adolescent struggles.
The depiction of family dynamics and their impact on young protagonists.
The treatment of romance and relationships in YA fiction.
The exploration of LGBTQ+ themes and characters in YA literature.
The impact of social media and technology on character development in YA novels.
The portrayal of bullying and social exclusion in YA fiction.
The representation of racial and cultural diversity in YA literature.
The use of fantasy and supernatural elements to explore real-world issues in YA fiction.
The role of friendship in character development and plot progression in YA novels.
The depiction of resilience and personal growth in YA protagonists.
The influence of YA literature on young readers’ attitudes towards social issues.
The portrayal of disability and inclusivity in YA narratives.
The role of sports and extracurricular activities in shaping YA characters.
The exploration of historical events through YA historical fiction.
The impact of war and conflict on young characters in YA literature.
The depiction of academic pressure and its consequences in YA novels.
The portrayal of artistic expression as a form of coping and identity in YA literature.
The use of alternate realities and time travel in YA fiction to explore complex themes.
The role of villainy and moral ambiguity in YA narratives.
The exploration of environmental and ecological issues in YA literature.
The portrayal of heroism and leadership in YA novels.
The impact of grief and loss on YA characters and their journey.
The depiction of addiction and recovery narratives in YA literature.
The portrayal of economic disparities and their effects on young characters.
The representation of non-traditional family structures in YA novels.
The exploration of self-empowerment and activism in YA literature.
The depiction of crime and justice in YA mystery and thriller genres.
The role of mythology and folklore in crafting YA fantasy narratives.
The portrayal of exile and migration in YA fiction.
The impact of YA literature in promoting literacy and reading habits among teens.
The exploration of gender roles and expectations in YA novels.
The depiction of peer pressure and its influence on YA characters.
The portrayal of escapism and adventure in YA fiction.
The role of magical realism in conveying psychological and emotional truths in YA literature.
The exploration of ethical dilemmas and moral choices in YA narratives.
The depiction of the future and speculative technology in YA science fiction.
The portrayal of societal norms and rebellion in YA dystopian novels.

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Another significant issue is the impact of digital technology on literature. The digital age has introduced new forms of literature, such as hypertext fiction and digital poetry, which utilize the interactive capabilities of digital devices to create multifaceted narratives. This shift has led to new interpretations of authorship and readership, as the boundaries between the two blur in interactive media. Thesis topics might explore how these technological innovations have transformed narrative structures and themes or how they affect the psychological engagement of the reader.

Environmental literature has also emerged as a poignant area of study, especially in the context of growing global concerns about climate change and sustainability. This trend in literature reflects an urgent need to address the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Theses in this area could examine narratives that focus on ecological disasters, the anthropocene, or the role of non-human actors in literature, providing new insights into environmental ethics and awareness.

Recent Trends in Literature

The recent trend towards blending genres within literature has led to innovative narrative forms that defy conventional genre classifications. Works that fuse elements of science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction challenge readers to engage with literature in new and complex ways. These hybrid genres often address contemporary issues through the lens of speculative or fantastical settings, offering fresh perspectives on familiar problems. Thesis topics in this area could explore how these blended genres comment on societal issues or how they represent historical narratives through a fantastical lens.

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Global literature, written in or translated into English, has expanded the geographical boundaries of literary analysis and introduced a plethora of voices and stories from around the world. This trend not only diversifies the range of literary works available but also introduces new themes and narrative strategies influenced by different cultural backgrounds. Thesis research could investigate how global literature addresses universal themes through culturally specific contexts, or how it challenges Western literary paradigms.

Future Directions in Literature

As literature continues to evolve, one of the exciting future directions is the potential integration of literary studies with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. These technologies could lead to new forms of literary creation and analysis, where AI-generated literature becomes a field of study, or where machine learning is used to uncover patterns in large volumes of text. Thesis topics might explore the ethical implications of AI in literature, the authenticity of AI-authored texts, or how AI can be used to interpret complex literary theories.

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1, 2, 3 I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweet (Ho!) So show me family (Hey!) All the blood that I would bleed (Ho!) I don’t know where I belong (Hey!) I don’t know where I went wrong (Ho!) But I can write a song (Hey!)

Pistols shots ring out in the barroom night Enter Patty Valentine from the upper hall She sees the bartender in a pool of blood Cries out “My God they killed them all” Here comes the story of the Hurricane The man the authorities came to blame For something that he never done Put him in a prison cell but one time he could-a been The champion of the world.

There are also countless examples of theses in academia; everyone who attains a Ph.D. must first present a thesis paper, sometimes called a dissertation, that is the product of many years of research and investigation. Examples of thesis papers are often found in other undergraduate and graduate studies as well.

Significance of Thesis in Literature

Examples of thesis in literature.

JAQUES: All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.

( As You Like It by William Shakespeare)

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.

TOM: Yes, I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve. But I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.

( The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams) Thesis examples can often be found at the beginning of a work of poetry, prose, or drama, as is the case with Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie . The character of Tom narrates the play, and often breaks the fourth wall to address the audience directly. In this quote, which opens the play, Tom presents the idea that the drama that is about to unfold is entertaining yet tells the truth. Similar to Shakespeare, this could be understood as Tennessee William’s thesis about the power of drama.

And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

( East of Eden by John Steinbeck)

so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens.

Test Your Knowledge of Thesis

2. What thesis could be extracted from the following quote from John Steinbeck’s East of Eden?

Monsters are variations from the accepted normal to a greater or a less degree. As a child may be born without an arm, so one may be born without kindness or the potential of conscience.

3. What is the thesis in William Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 116”?

Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no; it is an ever-fixed mark, That looks on tempests, and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle’s compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom. If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

A. True love does not change when problems arise. B. Love is a game for fools. C. Only married people understand true love. [spoiler title=”Answer to Question #3″] Answer: A is the correct answer.[/spoiler]

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What is a literature review?

How to write a literature review, 1. determine the purpose of your literature review, 2. do an extensive search, 3. evaluate and select literature, 4. analyze the literature, 5. plan the structure of your literature review, 6. write your literature review, other resources to help you write a successful literature review, frequently asked questions about writing a literature review, related articles.

A literature review is an assessment of the sources in a chosen topic of research.

A good literature review does not just summarize sources. It analyzes the state of the field on a given topic and creates a scholarly foundation for you to make your own intervention. It demonstrates to your readers how your research fits within a larger field of study.

In a thesis, a literature review is part of the introduction, but it can also be a separate section. In research papers, a literature review may have its own section or it may be integrated into the introduction, depending on the field.

➡️ Our guide on what is a literature review covers additional basics about literature reviews.

Identify the main purpose of the literature review.
Do extensive research.
Evaluate and select relevant sources.
Analyze the sources.
Plan a structure.
Write the review.

In this section, we review each step of the process of creating a literature review.

In the first step, make sure you know specifically what the assignment is and what form your literature review should take. Read your assignment carefully and seek clarification from your professor or instructor if needed. You should be able to answer the following questions:

How many sources do I need to include?
What types of sources should I review?
Should I evaluate the sources?
Should I summarize, synthesize or critique sources?
Do I need to provide any definitions or background information?

In addition to that, be aware that the narrower your topic, the easier it will be to limit the number of sources you need to read in order to get a good overview of the topic.

Now you need to find out what has been written on the topic and search for literature related to your research topic. Make sure to select appropriate source material, which means using academic or scholarly sources , including books, reports, journal articles , government documents and web resources.

➡️ If you’re unsure about how to tell if a source is scholarly, take a look at our guide on how to identify a scholarly source .

Come up with a list of relevant keywords and then start your search with your institution's library catalog, and extend it to other useful databases and academic search engines like:

Google Scholar
Science.gov

➡️ Our guide on how to collect data for your thesis might be helpful at this stage of your research as well as the top list of academic search engines .

Once you find a useful article, check out the reference list. It should provide you with even more relevant sources. Also, keep a note of the:

authors' names
page numbers

Keeping track of the bibliographic information for each source will save you time when you’re ready to create citations. You could also use a reference manager like Paperpile to automatically save, manage, and cite your references.

Read the literature. You will most likely not be able to read absolutely everything that is out there on the topic. Therefore, read the abstract first to determine whether the rest of the source is worth your time. If the source is relevant for your topic:

Read it critically.
Look for the main arguments.
Take notes as you read.
Organize your notes using a table, mind map, or other technique.

Now you are ready to analyze the literature you have gathered. While your are working on your analysis, you should ask the following questions:

What are the key terms, concepts and problems addressed by the author?
How is this source relevant for my specific topic?
How is the article structured? What are the major trends and findings?
What are the conclusions of the study?
How are the results presented? Is the source credible?
When comparing different sources, how do they relate to each other? What are the similarities, what are the differences?
Does the study help me understand the topic better?
Are there any gaps in the research that need to be filled? How can I further my research as a result of the review?

Tip: Decide on the structure of your literature review before you start writing.

There are various ways to organize your literature review:

Chronological method : Writing in the chronological method means you are presenting the materials according to when they were published. Follow this approach only if a clear path of research can be identified.
Thematic review : A thematic review of literature is organized around a topic or issue, rather than the progression of time.
Publication-based : You can order your sources by publication, if the way you present the order of your sources demonstrates a more important trend. This is the case when a progression revealed from study to study and the practices of researchers have changed and adapted due to the new revelations.
Methodological approach : A methodological approach focuses on the methods used by the researcher. If you have used sources from different disciplines that use a variety of research methods, you might want to compare the results in light of the different methods and discuss how the topic has been approached from different sides.

Regardless of the structure you chose, a review should always include the following three sections:

An introduction, which should give the reader an outline of why you are writing the review and explain the relevance of the topic.
A body, which divides your literature review into different sections. Write in well-structured paragraphs, use transitions and topic sentences and critically analyze each source for how it contributes to the themes you are researching.
A conclusion , which summarizes the key findings, the main agreements and disagreements in the literature, your overall perspective, and any gaps or areas for further research.

➡️ If your literature review is part of a longer paper, visit our guide on what is a research paper for additional tips.

➡️ UNC writing center: Literature reviews

➡️ How to write a literature review in 3 steps

➡️ How to write a literature review in 30 minutes or less

The goal of a literature review is to asses the state of the field on a given topic in preparation for making an intervention.

A literature review should have its own independent section. You should indicate clearly in the table of contents where it can be found, and address this section as “Literature Review.”

There is no set amount of words for a literature review; the length depends on the research. If you are working with a large amount of sources, then it will be long. If your paper does not depend entirely on references, then it will be short.

Most research papers include a literature review. By assessing the available sources in your field of research, you will be able to make a more confident argument about the topic.

Literature reviews are most commonly found in theses and dissertations. However, you find them in research papers as well.

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Thesis definition: A thesis is a statement in which the writer conveys his position regarding a topic.

What is a Thesis?

A thesis statement refers to part of an essay where the writer establishes his position regarding a topic. This is the position that the writer will further explore throughout his paper.

Example of Thesis

Topic : religious freedom.
Thesis : All citizens of the United States should be allowed to exercise the religion of their choice freely without interference from government.
Explanation : In this thesis statement, the writer has taken the position that all citizens should be free to worship and practice their religion as they see fit. The government should not pressure citizens into any religion, and it should not persecute members of any faith community.

The Importance of a Thesis Statement

Thesis statements are important in order to establish the writer’s position regarding a topic or idea. They help to introduce the essay and set a focus for the reader.

Narrative thesis statements are found in narrative essays or in literature. They set the scene for the lesson that will be explored or taught through the piece.

Famous opening lines that exemplify a narrative thesis:

The following narrative thesis is found in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens:

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

The Function of Thesis in Literature

Narrative thesis statements are important in literature in order to establish the purpose for the work or introduce the lesson that the novel will attempt to teach. This allows the reader to have a focus when beginning the novel in order to effectively engage them into the story.

Examples of Theses in Literature

In the memoir, I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, a thesis statement can be found in the beginning pages of her story.

“One year ago I left my home for school and never returned. I was shot by a Taliban bullet and was flown out of Pakistan unconscious. Some people say I will never return home, but I believe firmly in my heart that I will. To be torn from the country that you love is not something to wish on anyone.”

In this thesis statement, Yousafzai establishes the basis of her memoir, which is to tell the story of how she was forced to leave her home.

In Vladmir Nabokov’s Lolita , a thesis can be seen in the line, “Lolita, light of my life, the fire of my loins”.

Here the narrator establishes the identity of the young nymph that he is unhealthily obsessed with in the story. Lolita is a young child while he is a grown man; therefore, this statement creates the uneasy feeling about him that continues throughout the novel.

Summary: What Are Theses?

Define thesis in literature: In summation, a thesis statement establishes a purpose in the piece of writing. It may establish the lesson or story to be told, or in an essay it may establish the position the writer assumes when exploring a topic.

Either way, it is important for the thesis to be clear in order to effectively convey the writer’s message.

Final Example:

In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” the thesis statement can be found in the first line of the short story. Montresor immediately states his purpose, “the thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.”

In this statement, Montresor states that he will be seeking revenge after being treated wrongly by Fortunato. By beginning the story with the narrative thesis establishes the purpose for the remainder of the piece.

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A literature review is a compilation of the works published in a particular field of study or line of research, usually over a specific period of time, in the form of an in-depth, critical bibliographic essay or annotated list in which attention is drawn to the most significant works.

Summarizes and analyzes previous research relevant to a topic
Includes scholarly books and articles published in academic journals
Can be an specific scholarly paper or a section in a research paper

The objective of a Literature Review is to find previous published scholarly works relevant to an specific topic

Help gather ideas or information
Keep up to date in current trends and findings
Help develop new questions

A literature review is important because it:

Explains the background of research on a topic
Demonstrates why a topic is significant to a subject area
Helps focus your own research questions or problems
Discovers relationships between research studies/ideas
Suggests unexplored ideas or populations
Identifies major themes, concepts, and researchers on a topic
Tests assumptions; may help counter preconceived ideas and remove unconscious bias
Identifies critical gaps, points of disagreement, or potentially flawed methodology or theoretical approaches

Source: "What is a Literature Review?", Old Dominion University, https://guides.lib.odu.edu/c.php?g=966167&p=6980532

1. Choose a topic. Define your research question.

Your literature review should be guided by a central research question. It represents background and research developments related to a specific research question, interpreted, and analyzed by you in a synthesized way.

Make sure your research question is not too broad or too narrow.
Write down terms that are related to your question for they will be useful for searches later.

2. Decide on the scope of your review.

How many studies do you need to look at? How comprehensive should it be? How many years should it cover?

This may depend on your assignment.
Consider these things when planning your time for research.

3. Select the databases you will use to conduct your searches.

By Research Guide

4. Conduct your searches and find the literature.

Review the abstracts carefully - this will save you time!
Many databases will have a search history tab for you to return to for later.
Use bibliographies and references of research studies to locate others.
Use citation management software such as Zotero to keep track of your research citations.

5. Review the literature.

Some questions to help you analyze the research:

What was the research question you are reviewing? What are the authors trying to discover?
Was the research funded by a source that could influence the findings?
What were the research methodologies? Analyze the literature review, samples and variables used, results, and conclusions. Does the research seem complete? Could it have been conducted more soundly? What further questions does it raise?
If there are conflicted studies, why do you think that is?
How are the authors viewed in the field? Are they experts or novices? Has the study been cited?

Source: "Literature Review", University of West Florida, https://libguides.uwf.edu/c.php?g=215113&p=5139469

A literature review is not a summary of the sources but a synthesis of the sources. It is made up of the topics the sources are discussing. Each section of the review is focused on a topic, and the relevant sources are discussed within the context of that topic.

1. Select the most relevant material from the sources

Could be material that answers the question directly
Extract as a direct quote or paraphrase

2. Arrange that material so you can focus on it apart from the source text itself

You are now working with fewer words/passages
Material is all in one place

3. Group similar points, themes, or topics together and label them

The labels describe the points, themes, or topics that are the backbone of your paper’s structure

4. Order those points, themes, or topics as you will discuss them in the paper, and turn the labels into actual assertions

A sentence that makes a point that is directly related to your research question or thesis

This is now the outline for your literature review.

Source: "Organizing a Review of the Literature – The Basics", George Mason University Writing Center, https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/writing-resources/research-based-writing/organizing-literature-reviews-the-basics

Literature Review Matrix Here is a template on how people tend to organize their thoughts. The matrix template is a good way to write out the key parts of each article and take notes. Downloads as an XLSX file.

The most common way that literature reviews are organized is by theme or author. Find a general pattern of structure for the review. When organizing the review, consider the following:

the methodology
the quality of the findings or conclusions
major strengths and weaknesses
any other important information

Writing Tips:

Be selective - Select only the most important points in each source to highlight in the review. It should directly relate to the review's focus.
Use quotes sparingly.
Keep your own voice - Your voice (the writer's) should remain front and center. .
Aim for one key figure/table per section to illustrate complex content, summarize a large body of relevant data, or describe the order of a process
Legend below image/figure and above table and always refer to them in text

Source: "Composing your Literature Review", Florida A&M University, https://library.famu.edu/c.php?g=577356&p=3982811

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What is a Thesis in Literature? Definition, Examples of Literary Thesis

Thesis is the major claim or point made by an author in a work of writing. A thesis statement is the sentence in a composition that introduces the main argument or main point of view. It introduces the main idea of the following writing.

What is a Thesis?

Thesis statements can be found in all types of writing and are used by the author to introduce what is the intended topic of focus. A thesis gives a work of writing direction and indicates to the reader what is about to be discussed, supported, or developed.

Since thesis statements help to give context to the following writing, they are found in the beginning of a composition— usually in the first paragraph.

For example, in an essay about a literary work, a thesis statement would look something like this:

In Ovid’s Metamorphoses , stories of transformation are told in order to support Ovid’s personal belief that art and art alone allows humans to transcend suffering.

The Importance of a Thesis Statement

Without a thesis statement to guide it, an essay, narrative story, or any other kind of writing, may lack direction. Without a clearly defined thesis, readers can have trouble comprehending and following what the writer plans to explain and develop.

In an essay, a thesis statement will introduce the writer’s main point or argument so that the reader understands what is about to be discussed. A structure and source of direction is developed in a successful thesis statement when it is introduced in the first paragraph. The rest of the essay then follows what the thesis has clearly outlined.

In narrative, or story-telling writing, a narrative thesis also provides a jumping-off point for the story by giving the reader information which helps set context. Narrative theses can be apparent or implied, or hidden. In either case, thesis guides the story towards development and its overall purpose.

The Importance of Thesis in Literature

In literature, a thesis acts as an early source of information about what kind of story is about to be told. Authors can state the thesis outright in a literary work, or they can hide the thesis so that it blends in with the beginning of the story.

The main purpose of a thesis in any type of literature, whether narrative or essay/academic, is to concisely outline the writing that will follow. The function of this is to provide readers with a clear concept of what kinds of material they are about to read.

For example, in an argumentative essay, the thesis will clearly state the argument and how it will be supported. In a narrative thesis statement, some context will be given to the story. This can include hints about setting, characters, and tone or style.

How Theses are Used in Literature

The following examples show how thesis has been used in various ways in classic literary works:

In One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez , the thesis serves to frame the overall context for the story that is about to follow:

Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliana Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy does a similar thing by informing the reader that they are about to read a story about one unhappy family’s trials and tribulations:

Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.

The wildly popular contemporary memoir, Wild by Cheryl Strayed uses thesis to provide a framework and also set the plot in motion:

My solo three-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail had many beginnings. There was the first, flip decision to do it, followed by the second, more serious decision to actually do it, and then the long third beginning, composed of weeks of shopping and packing and preparing to do it.

Recap: What is a Thesis in Literature?

Thesis is a tool used to provide context in the beginning of a work of writing that will help the reader to gain an idea of what is about to be argued, revealed, or developed. Thesis statements are necessary to providing structure and direction for the reader and good writing upholds the thesis statement throughout the entirety of the piece.

Literary Terms
Definition & Examples
When & How to Write a Thesis

I. What is a Thesis?

The thesis (pronounced thee -seez), also known as a thesis statement, is the sentence that introduces the main argument or point of view of a composition (formal essay, nonfiction piece, or narrative). It is the main claim that the author is making about that topic and serves to summarize and introduce that writing that will be discussed throughout the entire piece. For this reason, the thesis is typically found within the first introduction paragraph.

II. Examples of Theses

Here are a few examples of theses which may be found in the introductions of a variety of essays :

In “The Mending Wall,” Robert Frost uses imagery, metaphor, and dialogue to argue against the use of fences between neighbors.

In this example, the thesis introduces the main subject (Frost’s poem “The Mending Wall”), aspects of the subject which will be examined (imagery, metaphor, and dialogue) and the writer’s argument (fences should not be used).

While Facebook connects some, overall, the social networking site is negative in that it isolates users, causes jealousy, and becomes an addiction.

This thesis introduces an argumentative essay which argues against the use of Facebook due to three of its negative effects.

During the college application process, I discovered my willingness to work hard to achieve my dreams and just what those dreams were.

In this more personal example, the thesis statement introduces a narrative essay which will focus on personal development in realizing one’s goals and how to achieve them.

III. The Importance of Using a Thesis

Theses are absolutely necessary components in essays because they introduce what an essay will be about. Without a thesis, the essay lacks clear organization and direction. Theses allow writers to organize their ideas by clearly stating them, and they allow readers to be aware from the beginning of a composition’s subject, argument, and course. Thesis statements must precisely express an argument within the introductory paragraph of the piece in order to guide the reader from the very beginning.

IV. Examples of Theses in Literature

For examples of theses in literature, consider these thesis statements from essays about topics in literature:

In William Shakespeare’s “ Sonnet 46,” both physicality and emotion together form powerful romantic love.

This thesis statement clearly states the work and its author as well as the main argument: physicality and emotion create romantic love.

In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne symbolically shows Hester Prynne’s developing identity through the use of the letter A: she moves from adulteress to able community member to angel.

In this example, the work and author are introduced as well as the main argument and supporting points: Prynne’s identity is shown through the letter A in three ways: adulteress, able community member, and angel.

John Keats’ poem “To Autumn” utilizes rhythm, rhyme, and imagery to examine autumn’s simultaneous birth and decay.

This thesis statement introduces the poem and its author along with an argument about the nature of autumn. This argument will be supported by an examination of rhythm, rhyme, and imagery.

V. Examples of Theses in Pop Culture

Sometimes, pop culture attempts to make arguments similar to those of research papers and essays. Here are a few examples of theses in pop culture:

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America’s food industry is making a killing and it’s making us sick, but you have the power to turn the tables.

The documentary Food Inc. examines this thesis with evidence throughout the film including video evidence, interviews with experts, and scientific research.

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Orca whales should not be kept in captivity, as it is psychologically traumatizing and has caused them to kill their own trainers.

Blackfish uses footage, interviews, and history to argue for the thesis that orca whales should not be held in captivity.

VI. Related Terms

Just as a thesis is introduced in the beginning of a composition, the hypothesis is considered a starting point as well. Whereas a thesis introduces the main point of an essay, the hypothesis introduces a proposed explanation which is being investigated through scientific or mathematical research. Thesis statements present arguments based on evidence which is presented throughout the paper, whereas hypotheses are being tested by scientists and mathematicians who may disprove or prove them through experimentation. Here is an example of a hypothesis versus a thesis:

Hypothesis:

Students skip school more often as summer vacation approaches.

This hypothesis could be tested by examining attendance records and interviewing students. It may or may not be true.

Students skip school due to sickness, boredom with classes, and the urge to rebel.

This thesis presents an argument which will be examined and supported in the paper with detailed evidence and research.

Introduction

A paper’s introduction is its first paragraph which is used to introduce the paper’s main aim and points used to support that aim throughout the paper. The thesis statement is the most important part of the introduction which states all of this information in one concise statement. Typically, introduction paragraphs require a thesis statement which ties together the entire introduction and introduces the rest of the paper.

VII. Conclusion

Theses are necessary components of well-organized and convincing essays, nonfiction pieces, narratives , and documentaries. They allow writers to organize and support arguments to be developed throughout a composition, and they allow readers to understand from the beginning what the aim of the composition is.

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Cliffhanger
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Connotation
Deus ex machina
Deuteragonist
Doppelganger
Double Entendre
Dramatic irony
Equivocation
Extended Metaphor
Figures of Speech
Flash-forward
Foreshadowing
Intertextuality
Juxtaposition
Literary Device
Malapropism
Onomatopoeia
Parallelism
Pathetic Fallacy
Personification
Point of View
Polysyndeton
Protagonist
Red Herring
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Thesis Definition

Importance of a thesis statement, narrative thesis, narrative thesis examples, example #1: pride and prejudice (by jane austen).

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

Example #2: One Hundred Years of Solitude (By Gabriel García Márquez)

“Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.”

Example #3: Lolita (By Vladimir Nabokov)

“Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins.”

Example #4: Anna Karenina (By Leo Tolstoy)

“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

Example #5: 1984 (By George Orwell)

“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”

Example #6: A Tale of Two Cities (By Charles Dickens)

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness , it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

Example #7: The Catcher in the Rye (By J. D. Salinger)

“If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don’t feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth.”

Example #8: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (By James Joyce)

“Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moocow coming down along the road and this moocow that was coming down along the road met a nicens little boy named baby tuckoo.”

Function of Thesis

Thesis Format: Detailed Instructions and Tips

Gathering the necessary material for a large and saturated project is just half the battle, to set up everything and format the work properly is a real deed, challenging and exacting. There are a lot of specific requirements and rules to be born in mind. But don't take it so hard, we give you all the fundamental information concerning thesis paper format. You'll find out

what parts a successful work should have;
what formatting requirements should be adhered to;
what tips occur to be helpful.

So, get ready to remember all the important principles in terms of paper finalization.

What is a Thesis Format?

In the process of thesis creation, everyone should set up the data in a specific way. The general structure and stylistic patterns are usually the same everywhere, though some minor issues may vary from one department to another.

Correct Thesis Format: Important or Not?

When working with the material it is crucial to stick to the thesis writing format in order to:

show your professional approach to this activity;
refine the readability of the text;
provide convenient navigation through the work;
bring the skills nearer to the academic standards;
help the audience focus on the investigation essence.

A Thesis and its Parts

The thesis structure format implies such parts, obligatory for a good consistent work.

Title Page	It is the first page, forming the impression of the whole work. There should be the title itself, the writer's name, academic information (institution, department, and others), and submission date. There may be some additional local requirements as well, just check the local guidelines.
Abstract	It is a summarized copy of the project, usually consisting of 170-300 words. A key target, chosen methods, results, and finalizing inference should be introduced here.
Acknowledgments	It is a paragraph to express gratitude towards your tutor, professor – or any person – who helped you during the work.
Table of Contents	It is a significant part of a basic thesis format, reflecting the project structure. There is a recommendation to create it with the help of the automatic updating function, presented in the word-processing app.
Figures and Tables	If there is any visual material (tables, schemes, charts, and whatnot) in the work, make up a list of all issues. Index them and add relevant page numbers to it.
Introduction	Due to the introduction thesis format, here the author gives some background data, a hypothesis, and key points of the work.
Literature Review	This part is devoted to literary sources, a person took as the basis of the research. Here it is advisable to analyze existing investigations and point out what is explored insufficiently.
Methodology	It is a section where methods of work should be presented (including information about participants of the experiment, used instruments, and data collecting).
Results	It is a place for all the findings the author has got. The best way of presenting is visual (charts, schemes, etc.).The format of a thesis insists on adding them sufficiently.
Discussion	In the section the author should analyze the results of the researching activity, offer the way of their implication, and formulate ideas for future investigation.
Conclusion	This part is the summary of the writer's results and ideas, underlining the significance of the work and its benefit for the followers.
References	It is a list of all cited sources a person used while creating the project. Check the local format rules to avoid any mistakes while writing this section.
Appendices	Here the writer should add any supplementary he needs for supporting the project, especially if they are too overwhelming for the main body.

Having discussed the standard structure of the paper, it's high time to discuss useful rules and tips on how to complete the processing.

A General Guideline for Thesis Formatting

Well, how to format a thesis correctly? The most important points are presented in the table.

Font	Times New Roman, 12 pt
Margins	1 inch from every side of the page
Spacing	Double, throughout all the text
Citing	It depends on the formatting style (APA, MLA, or Chicago)
Headings and Subheadings	Format them in a consistent way throughout the whole work
Tables and Figures	Every issue should have its own number and a clear legend, and be included in the list mentioned above
Page numbers	Every page should have a sequential number, placed as it is described in the local guideline (upper right, center, etc.)
Page Break	It is used to divide all the material into sections and chapters.

These recommendations are general, and every writer must look through the local guidelines in all cases. Almost every department has a thesis format example, and by getting acquainted with it everyone is certain to get rid of potential mistakes. It doesn't take much time but accentuates your interest and thoroughness, so important for a perfect researcher.

Other Tips on how to Format the Thesis

Apart from answering the question 'What is the thesis format?', we'd like to present some additional recommendations and tips concerning the work. It is useful to remind that visual division helps to acquire information in a better way

Use single-spaced blocks for quotations or footnotes.
Add a special line for the committee signature on the relevant page.
Organize margins from all the sides of the sheet appropriately.
Check the numbers on page consequence.
Proofread all the text and check all the format details before submitting the paper.

Studying general rules of formatting is crucial for students, researchers, and other specialists of the sphere. But every time you are also to look into the guidelines offered by your local headmen. The correct paperwork is pleasant to read. Moreover, it underlines the author's professionalism and preciseness.

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For his thesis project before graduating from the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media program at the School of Professional Studies at New York University this spring, Aananth Daksnamurthy examined ways to give South Asian literature a higher profile throughout the world. That academic project has now turned into Two Shores Press , which will publish its first book at the end of September, Vivaranai, the Tamil translation of the Swedish novel Detaljerna ( The Details ) by Ia Genberg. The novel was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2024.

In making the transition from the classroom to the business world, Daksnamurthy had the help of Brooklyn-based Ulysses Press’ Indie Accelerator Program . Ulysses CEO Keith Riegert said Ulysses has worked with a couple of other indie startups to help them get a toe-hold in the publishing industry. In addition to Riegert serving as an advisor to Two Shores, the new publisher’s books will be distributed in the U.S. by Ulysses’ distributor, Simon & Schuster.

Daksnamurthy, who is a translator working between Tamil and English, is now back in India overseeing the Two Shores launch. Before writing his thesis, Daksnamurthy conducted a self-directed study of the publishing market in the Indian subcontinent.

“Our overarching goal is to elevate South Asian literature from local and regional peripheries to global circulation," Daksnamurthy said of Two Shores’ objective. “We aspire to see increased representation of South Asian literature in major literary award nominationsbestseller lists, book club picks and major publishing deals.”

Two Shores is starting with literary fiction, but will soon expand into other segments, including children’s books. Riegert is encouraging Daksnamurthy to build his list as quickly as possible with a goal of six books in 2025 before increasing to 12 titles annually. “He is off to a fast start.” Riegert said. “He has assembled a great lineup of books.” The publishers list will be a mix of English-language translations of Tamil and other Southeast Asian works, as well as original publications in Tamil.

Andrea Chambers, associate dean of the NYU SPS Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media , said she is not surprised that Daksnamurthy has been able to turn a vision into reality.

“Aananth has demonstrated leadership qualities and a passion for publishing that culminated in his Capstone thesis project, a carefully wrought plan to expand and elevate South Asian literature on a global scale,” Chambers said in a statement. “We look forward to watching Aananth's transformation of an academic exercise into a dream and reality that will benefit his country and publishing on an international scale.”

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How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples

How to Write a Thesis Statement | 4 Steps & Examples

Published on January 11, 2019 by Shona McCombes . Revised on August 15, 2023 by Eoghan Ryan.

A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . It usually comes near the end of your introduction .

Your thesis will look a bit different depending on the type of essay you’re writing. But the thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea.

You can write your thesis statement by following four simple steps:

Start with a question
Write your initial answer
Develop your answer
Refine your thesis statement

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A thesis statement summarizes the central points of your essay. It is a signpost telling the reader what the essay will argue and why.

The best thesis statements are:

Concise: A good thesis statement is short and sweet—don’t use more words than necessary. State your point clearly and directly in one or two sentences.
Contentious: Your thesis shouldn’t be a simple statement of fact that everyone already knows. A good thesis statement is a claim that requires further evidence or analysis to back it up.
Coherent: Everything mentioned in your thesis statement must be supported and explained in the rest of your paper.

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The thesis statement generally appears at the end of your essay introduction or research paper introduction .

The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. The use of the internet in academic contexts and among young people more generally is hotly debated. For many who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. This concern, while understandable, is misguided. The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.

You should come up with an initial thesis, sometimes called a working thesis , early in the writing process . As soon as you’ve decided on your essay topic , you need to work out what you want to say about it—a clear thesis will give your essay direction and structure.

You might already have a question in your assignment, but if not, try to come up with your own. What would you like to find out or decide about your topic?

For example, you might ask:

After some initial research, you can formulate a tentative answer to this question. At this stage it can be simple, and it should guide the research process and writing process .

Now you need to consider why this is your answer and how you will convince your reader to agree with you. As you read more about your topic and begin writing, your answer should get more detailed.

In your essay about the internet and education, the thesis states your position and sketches out the key arguments you’ll use to support it.

The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education because it facilitates easier access to information.

In your essay about braille, the thesis statement summarizes the key historical development that you’ll explain.

The invention of braille in the 19th century transformed the lives of blind people, allowing them to participate more actively in public life.

A strong thesis statement should tell the reader:

Why you hold this position
What they’ll learn from your essay
The key points of your argument or narrative

The final thesis statement doesn’t just state your position, but summarizes your overall argument or the entire topic you’re going to explain. To strengthen a weak thesis statement, it can help to consider the broader context of your topic.

These examples are more specific and show that you’ll explore your topic in depth.

Your thesis statement should match the goals of your essay, which vary depending on the type of essay you’re writing:

In an argumentative essay , your thesis statement should take a strong position. Your aim in the essay is to convince your reader of this thesis based on evidence and logical reasoning.
In an expository essay , you’ll aim to explain the facts of a topic or process. Your thesis statement doesn’t have to include a strong opinion in this case, but it should clearly state the central point you want to make, and mention the key elements you’ll explain.

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A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay . Everything else you write should relate to this key idea.

The thesis statement is essential in any academic essay or research paper for two main reasons:

It gives your writing direction and focus.
It gives the reader a concise summary of your main point.

Without a clear thesis statement, an essay can end up rambling and unfocused, leaving your reader unsure of exactly what you want to say.

Follow these four steps to come up with a thesis statement :

Ask a question about your topic .
Write your initial answer.
Develop your answer by including reasons.
Refine your answer, adding more detail and nuance.

The thesis statement should be placed at the end of your essay introduction .

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Graduate student shea lowery triumphantly defends her thesis.

On Monday, August 26, 2024, Shea Lowery successfully defended her PhD thesis, "Innate Immune and Inflammatory Responses to Coronaviruses." This major achievement in her academic career was celebrated with her mentor, Stanley Perlman, MD, PhD. In the photo, Shea is pictured with Dr. Perlman.

Coronavirus infection of both human and mice can result in severe disease, characterized by significant immunopathology that is spurred by an exuberant, yet dysregulated, innate immune response with a poor adaptive response. One mechanism by which coronaviruses generate dysregulated immune responses is by encoding innate immune antagonist genes. Once such gene is a conserved accessory gene within the +1 ORF of nucleocapsid called the internal N gene. This gene is referred to as “I” for mouse hepatitis virus (MHV), ORF9b for severe acute respiratory CoV 1 and 2(SARS-CoV-1/2), and ORF8b for Middle East respiratory syndrome CoV (MERS-CoV). In this thesis I describe a mild innate immune antagonist function for the MHV-JHM strain I protein. I show genetic deletion of JHMV I resulted in a highly attenuated virus both in vitro and in vivo that displayed a post RNA replication/transcription defect that ultimately resulted in fewer infectious virions packaged compared to wild type virus. This was unique to JHM as another MHV virus, A59, did not display the same phenotypes and highlights a previously unappreciated role for CoV accessory proteins.

SARS-CoV-2 is also excellent at subverting the host immune response, leading to the development of both acute disease, as well as long term disease manifestations called post-acute sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). To development effective therapeutics for patients, an animal model that recapitulates PASC symptoms and pathology is required. Our lab developed a mouse-adapted (MA) SARS-CoV-2 (herein MA30) capable of recapitulating acute and PASC COVID-19-like disease. Mice sub-lethally infected with MA30 recover from infection but exhibit extensive cognitive defects and lung damage as long as 100 days post infection (dpi). Immune cell infiltration in the lungs, including T and B cells, monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils remained elevated long term in the absence of live virus. Furthermore, using a reporter mouse, which labels haematopoietically-derived monocytes and granulocytes, I identified an increased number of inflammatory monocytes and macrophages in the lungs out to 100 dpi. Additionally, the brain showed an increase in T and B cell numbers over time, while innate immune cell numbers remained unchanged. Interestingly, single cell analyses of CD45+ cells in the brains of MA30 infected mice showed increased expression of inflammatory genes in neutrophils, monocytes, and microglia. I found monocyte populations model the gene signature of disease inflammatory macrophages (DIMs) identified in neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Additionally, the microglia take on disease associated microglia (DAM) gene signatures, as well as a unique subset of microglia with enhanced ISG expression that only increased in infected animal brains. Overall, these data identify a long-term inflammatory immune response in SARS-CoV-2-infected animals that mimic human neurological diseases and will allow us to better understand long-COVID-like disease and to develop therapeutics.

Shea was born and raised in middle Georgia with her parents, Mike and Lisa, and younger brother, Robby. Though she came from a family of engineers, math was not her strong suit, and she developed a passion for science at a young age. Known as “bug girl” as a child, she dreamed about being an entomologist. She then discovered a love for horses and a desire to be a large animal veterinarian. She eventually settled on becoming a physician her junior year of high school, for who knows what reason. During her senior year literature class, she wrote a paper on the ethics of stem cell research, which sparked her interest in reading and writing research papers, and the science performed to complete them. From that moment, she knew she had to get involved in a research lab in college.

Shea received her Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology, at Georgia College and State University in 2018. She performed research on bacteriophages for 3 years and presented her work at multiple conferences. While tutoring chemistry and biology, recruiting and training all her friends in her research lab, she realized her dream job was a profession that combined both teaching and research. She completed a research experience for undergraduates (REU) at Texas A&M University, studying human cytomegalovirus. From there, she solidified a plan to pursue molecular virology research and a PhD at the University of Iowa.

At the University of Iowa, Shea taught in multiple areas, including the Virology and Human Disease course, the Bacteria and Human Disease course, and introducing REU students to coronaviruses. She participated in multiple Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) courses. In addition, she trained 3 REU students, as well as multiple lab technicians and graduate students. Her teaching prowess earned her the Sarah Pulvermacher Teaching Award in 2021. She has authored 2 manuscripts and contributed to 5 others. Her research passion is viral pathogenesis, and she looks forward to continuing her career as a post-doctoral fellow at Emory University, studying Herpesvirus egress.

When she is not in lab, Shea enjoys time with her husband, Trey, and her daughter, Lexa. She is a voracious reader, gardener, and cook. She will miss the many friends she has made in graduate school and Iowa City’s excellent food!

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GCSE results day 2024: Everything you need to know including the number grading system

Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education.

Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, to the current 9-1 grading scale, to what your options are if your results aren’t what you’re expecting.

When is GCSE results day 2024?

GCSE results day will be taking place on Thursday the 22 August.

The results will be made available to schools on Wednesday and available to pick up from your school by 8am on Thursday morning.

Schools will issue their own instructions on how and when to collect your results.

When did we change to a number grading scale?

The shift to the numerical grading system was introduced in England in 2017 firstly in English language, English literature, and maths.

By 2020 all subjects were shifted to number grades. This means anyone with GCSE results from 2017-2020 will have a combination of both letters and numbers.

The numerical grading system was to signal more challenging GCSEs and to better differentiate between students’ abilities - particularly at higher grades between the A *-C grades. There only used to be 4 grades between A* and C, now with the numerical grading scale there are 6.

What do the number grades mean?

The grades are ranked from 1, the lowest, to 9, the highest.

The grades don’t exactly translate, but the two grading scales meet at three points as illustrated below.

The bottom of grade 7 is aligned with the bottom of grade A, while the bottom of grade 4 is aligned to the bottom of grade C.

Meanwhile, the bottom of grade 1 is aligned to the bottom of grade G.

What to do if your results weren’t what you were expecting?

If your results weren’t what you were expecting, firstly don’t panic. You have options.

First things first, speak to your school or college – they could be flexible on entry requirements if you’ve just missed your grades.

They’ll also be able to give you the best tailored advice on whether re-sitting while studying for your next qualifications is a possibility.

If you’re really unhappy with your results you can enter to resit all GCSE subjects in summer 2025. You can also take autumn exams in GCSE English language and maths.

Speak to your sixth form or college to decide when it’s the best time for you to resit a GCSE exam.

Look for other courses with different grade requirements

Entry requirements vary depending on the college and course. Ask your school for advice, and call your college or another one in your area to see if there’s a space on a course you’re interested in.

Consider an apprenticeship

Apprenticeships combine a practical training job with study too. They’re open to you if you’re 16 or over, living in England, and not in full time education.

As an apprentice you’ll be a paid employee, have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, and get time set aside for training and study related to your role.

You can find out more about how to apply here .

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The National Career Service is a free resource that can help you with your career planning. Give them a call to discuss potential routes into higher education, further education, or the workplace.

Whatever your results, if you want to find out more about all your education and training options, as well as get practical advice about your exam results, visit the  National Careers Service page  and Skills for Careers to explore your study and work choices.

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