Question

is this a good thesis statement?

Answer 1

here is the topic and the thesis statement.


Topic: How and why do an author’s experiences influence and inspire their work?
Thesis statement:
It is very important that the author has experienced something that influences their work; when reading people like to feel that connection and try to tie it to their life.

Answer 2

Well, you might consider improving the first clause of this statement.

Answer 3

the phrase "has experienced something that influences their work" is problematic. First, you start the sentence with "the author," which suggests that you are discussing a specific author. Later in the sentence, you say "influences their work." The pronoun "their" is plural and refers to "the author" which is singular. Either say "an author...influences his or her work," or "authors...influences their work." I believe you mean to discuss each author as an individual, so I would suggest the first rather than the second.

Next, as a thesis sentence, your statement is weak. Terms like "have an influence" are inherently weak, because you are not describing the type or nature of the influence. I think you are wanting to say something like "Experience produces exceptional authors when these authors base their work on experience." Or better, "When authors base their work on their experience, their work (list the qualities of the work that make the work exceptional)..."
I hope this helps.

Answer 4

I think you need to be more specific. A thesis should answer the question you are asking in your paper. the question is "how and why?" So, you need to tell how and why, in your thesis. Try again. Make sure you post it here, so we can still give you some feedback.