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Writing a Master's Thesis

Your thesis statement is the foundation of a quality paper. It identifies what your paper is about (your topic) and what you plan to say about that topic (your point). Use this guide to help you get started on brainstorming ideas for your topic and argument, but also view additional resources from the Library about getting started on your Master’s thesis.

If you get stuck, Writing@APUS offers more in-depth material that graduate students will find especially useful.

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