A thesis might also suggest functional or structural relations. In all cases, the thesis provides the analytical focus of the paper. If you have any questions about your thesis, talk it over with the teacher. Return to Contents Analysis Avoid a paper that is only, or even mostly, descriptive. A rule of thumb is that at least one-third of the paper should be analysis.
Every paper builds an argument.
Organization is crucial. They give enough information to set out the problem to be solved and to make the thesis comprehensible. They should tell the reader the subject of the paper, the type of analysis, and the point that you are intending to make. A research paper is not a mystery story. You need to tell the reader at the outset where you are going.