1. In order to make a strong thesis, you must find a subject that is arguable. There must be a development in the thesis strong enough to make the reader view it as more then a general statement. It can be anywhere from 1-3 sentences long and is normally at the beginning of the paper (somewhere in the first paragraph) or can be at the end depending on which style of paper you are writing. A strong thesis normally outlines the main argument and the reasons supporting your view.
2. You can organize your paper by making the claim in your thesis, then following it up with body paragraphs which further support your claims. These paragraphs will solidify your reasoning for making the claim and prove the legitimacy of your argument. Another way to organize is by listing events in chronological order. This can be used when examining the outcome of events and their impact. If a certain problem has become evident and you are constructing a paper in which you propose a solution, this method will help in showing not only how the problem came about, but also providing reasons for why your solution is viable.
3. Revising is checking to make sure that you have written all you can in your paper, that there is nothing else you want to add. Editing is making sure that everything flows together well to form a cohesive paper (mostly dealing with structure). Proofreading is mostly about grammatical corrections and making sure the paper is technically sound.
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