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Guidelines for Gauging the Reasonableness of Your Thesis.

1. Is my thesis based on the investigative work I have done?

2. Is my thesis focused?

3. Is my thesis objective, fair, and deliberate, taking into consideration all sides of the issue?

4. Have I avoided a heated, two-sided debate or a simple declaration that invites resistance?

5. Have I let my readers know that I have considered and anticipated the responses of those who
might disagree with me?

6. Have I been thorough in my research, or do I need to do more research on my topic to get a
fuller picture of other points of view?

Guidelines for Incorporating Evidence

1. Clearly introduce and conclude each summary, paraphrase, or quotation in such a way that
readers know where it begins and ends.

2. Ensure that the incorporated material blends smoothly into your sentences and paragraphs.
Avoid shifts in verb tense or awkward phrasing that would contrast sharply with the
incorporated evidence, making your sentences difficult to read and understand.

3. Provide a parenthetical citation within the thesis to document the source of your evidence and
avoid plagiarism.

4. Be sure that you have adequate parenthetical citations and that each citation corresponds to the
list of sources at the end of the thesis (Works Cited Page.)

RMBC Catalog Appendix B B-4