Strong Thesis Statement Analysis

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First, I've learned the importance of the thesis statement and its effectiveness in writing. The thesis statement is the core of any paper and the first attention grabber. It sparks the attention of the reader in the very beginning. Utilizing the importance of a strong thesis statement and supporting it throughout my writing has increased my strength as a writer. I believe that with this newfound knowledge, my writing quality is better and much stronger. Secondly, I've learned how important it is to ensure that I use proper and correct grammar. Grammar is another strong and important tool of writing. The reader will lose interest in my material if I display improper grammar. This is because the reader can't comprehend the information

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