Hello! I'm writing a research paper about HOMESCHOOLING and I would like a hand to find a "thesis".Thanks!

Question

I did a first draft "the good sides and bad effects of HMSCHG" but my RP director refused it :( I'm in favour of HMSchlg if that can help in finding a thesis
Thanks in advance!

toietmoi perhaps it is called a thesis statement, or a "problematic"
like the MAIN question to the whole research paper.
unlike what I thought with my "the good and bad points of Homeschooling" :(

thnx 4 your help... I understand that no one wants to give an answer flat out, and I understand that. I have done hours and hours of research...
but just can't grasp a good problematic line.
Oh well! I'll try to change subject I guess... :(
Thanks all for your time

ps: I loved the comparison of the "owning a dog" story! I found your "construction line" very clever! perhaps one day I'll be able to find one of my own :) till then... byebye!

Answer 1

A thesis is the intro and is only 3-5 sentances. If it is an informative thing you would start off with something like...homeschooling is....--x amount of kids are now being homeschooled....--this is a paper about homeschooling....

in other words.

Answer 2

If the paper is supposed to be argumentative as I assume that it is according to your description should have a thesis that is very strong and well thought out. On a paper about the importance of dog ownership one could write a thesis such as:

Owning a dog is beneficial not only as a companion but for the psychological well being of the owner.

This thesis would be part of an introductory paragraph that could also include statistics on dog ownership, a brief history of the domestication of dogs, or how dog ownership varies across cultures. The highpoint of the paragraph should be the thesis and everything before it should transition well into it. A well crafted introduction paragraph catches a readers eye and tells the reader what the essay will be about and what side of the argument the writer is one. (never write the sentence, "this paper is about homeschooling and I think..." they know it's a paper and that if it is being said that you think it). Then proceed to back up your thesis in the following paragraphs. I realize you don't have an essay on dog ownership but it is just an example because giving you any sort of an answer you could possibly copy would be fair to you and would probably be spotted from a mile away since it wouldn't be in your voice.

Answer 3

I found this online about thesis statements:
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml#strongthesis

This is pretty much what I was taught when I was in university. hth.

EDIT: NO! Don't change your topic. The problem is that WE don't know what your research has been so we can't come up with a thesis that will reflect your intentions. Why not come up with a few thesis ideas based on your research and flesh them out here for feedback? Example of thesis statements that may or may not reflect what you want to do:
Homeschooling, despite certain shortcomings, provides for better academic achievement and social development than public schools. (I don't know if your RP director would like that or not, but it's more along the lines of an argument or problematic than simply "good and bad of homeschooling.)

Here's another link to check out:
http://www.siue.edu/~smoiles/thesis.html

Answer 4

Since you are in favor of homeschooling, perhaps you should say something like: Homeschooling is advantageous in many ways, for example it offers tailored curriculum, time for individualized pursuits, and more challenging workload.

Or if you want to address both sides: Homeschooling is a very controversial issue in today's education world. Some choose it because they can have a tailored curriculum for their religious, post-secondary or extra-curricular goals, while others dismiss it feeling their children will not have enough social exposure.

You must be pretty specific in your thesis.

Answer 5

The problem with "The pros and cons of homeschooling are..." is that it doesn't take a position. I think your instructor is likely looking for something like, "Homeschooling is the awesomest thing ever because it prepares kids for life best academically, socially, and vocationally." (or whatever) Then you spend the paper siting studies or reasons those things are true, mentioning what the opposition says and why it isn't true or why some other point is more important.

Answer 6

Just answer the question for your paper. This will be your thesis statement. Don't forget that once it is chosen, you will have to support in with facts.

Also, a lot of information about writing theses can be found here
http://custom-writing.org/

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

My boyfriends daughters are in a home schooling program. I personally don't think it's a very good strategy of learning what students really need to know, like being disciplined on punctuality, or learning how to keep a routine schedule which is so important to learn and get used to when it comes to the REAL WORLD and getting a REAL JOB. I get angry at my boyfriend for lacking to remember that HE needs to put aside the time to teach his kids. His one daughter "graduated" at age 14 (doesn't know what Pearl Harbor was) and his 17 year old asked the other day "How do you spell CAKE". I would suggest writing your thesis regarding the issues of the Home Schooling techniques (or lack thereof), which definitely will impact the future of these kids, and the future opportunities for them. I asked him why he chooses to home school his kids, and his reply was, "Public schools are too dangerous". There's a thesis for ya.... Home schooling because of FEAR? Now what's wrong with this picture? They will learn alot more in school and become more educated, and learn social skills and get involved in extra curricular activities. I think Parents need to step up to the SCHOOLING plate, and teach the kids on how to be a good student, not be afraid to get an education........Good luck.

Answer 10

You've got to read a lot about homeschooling first. Start with an internet search! Good luck! Plz let me know about your progress.