thesis
Every essay needs a shiny dime, but a Core Idea is a shiny dime that you’re uniquely positioned to write. So for example, if I’m writing an essay on AI or human evolution, I’ll need a shiny dime, but those areas aren’t related to my experience/expertise. But, essays around architecture or virtual reality directly relate to what differentiates me. I
... See moreFor a thesis to feel supported it needs material, the fusion of biographical details and cultural lore. These two modes are opposites: private memories vs. public domain. (The public/private element is common in architecture.)
By supporting your thesis with biographical details, you:
lodge yourself in the essay, making it something only you can write
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