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In my research on the topic of

I have learned the following:

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I have observed the following conflict/anomaly/puzzle: ______________________________________________________________________________

These observations lead me to ask the following question:

This question has several plausible answers. For example, scholars such as

and claim that

It is also possible to argue that

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While the above answers are plausible, they have several weaknesses. These weaknesses include

My own answer to the question—my assertion—is as follows:

My assertion is supported by the following reasons (at least 3):

Reason 1 is supported by this evidence:

( Reference : )

Reason 2 is supported by this evidence:

( Reference : )

Reason 3 is supported by this evidence:

( Reference : )

[Add other reasons as needed]

My thesis statement is significant because it modifies or adds to current thinking on this topic in the following way:

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