Here are some simple answers to some complicated questions on writing, grammar, and punctuation. Our answers here are not comprehensive but should get you going on the right track. For more information, come to the Writing Center. Before starting a paper, you should first explore what you have to say. Free writing is a good way to discover your thoughts on a subject.
Some students find writing an outline helpful.
You can find many topics through your own personal experience. The Writing Center can help you develop your ideas. The Internet and newspapers can be accessed to explore your topic. A thesis statement is the main sentence or sentences that explains the purpose of your essay or paper. A good introduction states clearly what the focuses of your paper are and has a clear concise thesis statement.