The dreaded ” So What?” Question
Many of you are noticing those famous words on your thesis sheets… “So what?”. This is the question that I must ask when evaluating whether you thesis takes a stand or sets out to prove something. Here are examples of some of the directions that I have seen today which prompted me to ask the question:
… to further the plot… Isnt’ the plot going to ‘further’ itself anyway?
… makes it an influential work… Is that arguable? Influentual to whom and why?
… is expressed… Can you prove the “to be” verb of “is”? Is that up for argument?
Direction is the toughest part of a thesis, but once you have a clear one, the analysis is easier. Do you have any other thoughts on what would make direction easier to write?
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