ENGL 2111 and 2112 World Literature: Thesis Statement
The Thesis Statement
A thesis statement should be specific and make a clear, definable and arguable claim. For the literary research paper, a thesis statement may suggest a particular way of reading or understanding a story, perhaps providing an original or even controversial interpretation.
Writing About Literature (OWL Writing Center-Purdue University)
Writing a Thesis Statement for a Literature Paper (Colorado State University)
Developing a Thesis Statement (Univ. of Wisconsin Madison)
Tips and Examples for Writing a Thesis Statement (OWL @ Purdue)