From choosing a topic and conducting research to crafting a strong argument, writing a thesis paper can be a rewarding experience. It can also be a challenging experience. If you've never written a ...

An investment thesis is a written statement that outlines the rationale behind choosing a particular investment. It helps investors define their strategy and understand the potential risks and rewards ...

The thesis is your point of view - the main point you want to make. It changes the paper from being a piece of writing generally “about” a topic and makes it into a paper which actually gives the ...

If you aspire to write novels or work as a professional writer, you might consider pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing to help you get there. An MFA in Creative Writing can ...

In the well-intentioned effort to help college writers find strong theses, we as instructors can put the cart before the horse. Let me explain. I was reminded of this problem a couple of weeks ago ...

“How to Write a Thesis,” by Umberto Eco, first appeared on Italian bookshelves in 1977. For Eco, the playful philosopher and novelist best known for his work on semiotics, there was a practical reason ...

Many of my first-year college students have been battle-trained in writing thesis statements by the time I get them. But rather than opening doors to thought, the thesis quickly closes them. Instead ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Roger Conover, the press’s executive editor, tells me that the handbook has been staple reading for ...

Umberto Eco, trans. from the Italian by Caterina Mongiat Farina and Geoff Farina. MIT, $19.95 trade paper (256p) ISBN 978-0-262-52713-2 Although first published in Italian in 1977, before Eco (The ...