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Thesis DevelopmentThe thesis, usually expressed in one or two sentences, represents the central statement of your work.• A one-level thesis shows that you have read the material.• Two-level a three-level thesis strives to help the reader understand what they may have missed. • A three-level thesis challenges the reader's understanding of the topic and strives to broaden and deepen the reader's understanding of its implications and meaning. A single-level thesis may be appropriate for some situations, but it is limited in scope and the reader is unlikely to find it stimulating or engaging. Why stay on the ground floor when you can see the view from above? Know your goals To decide whether to develop your thesis at one, two or three levels, what you need to know are your goals. The level of analysis you pursue depends on your mission objectives. Sometimes a one- or two-level thesis is an appropriate response, for example, for an assignment that asks you to summarize a reading or answer a specific question. But a three-level thesis-driven paper requires addressing a real analytical problem, which will be harder to write, more appealing to the reader, and will result in superior work. A one-level thesis demonstrates your ability to gather and report facts. A single-level thesis usually results in an essay that may be adequate, but is boring because it doesn't have much to say. An article with a one-level thesis describes and summarizes information, but does not address a problem worth examining. A single-level thesis is offered to "prove" a point that... middle of the paper...clarity, what limitations exist in other writers' ideas, and finally, how to convey your ideas to your readers. Consider the nuances. Clarify the nuances of your thinking. Show the specific logic of relationships between ideas. Use commonly used words to combine related ideas, although, because, despite, if, for, once, since, unless, until, when and while. Use common frequency qualifiers, probably, many, most, recent, some, usually. Use Readers: a classmate, a tutor, a trusted friend or your teacher. Find another person to help you develop your thinking. Ask others to play devil's advocate. What are the limits of your thinking? What are the possible arguments against? You need more evidence to be convincing??