![]() ![]() The meaning found in a piece of writing, the “so what,” is the most important aspect of any piece of writing, for what good would a piece of writing be if it did not add up to something, if it did not say something to an audience? When you are working on a composition, you will need to think about what you are trying to say so that you are in a position to make sure that what you are trying to communicate is, in fact, communicated. No matter the type of composition, the piece of writing must communicate meaning, not to the writer, but, rather, to an audience. ![]() The “so what” of a business memo may be profits have exceeded expectations. The “so what” of an informative essay may be Boston has a lot to offer young children. The “so what” is what the writing adds up to. The “so what” of a piece of writing is the specific point the piece makes, what the writing says about its subject. What you do not want to have happen is for your audience to reach the end of a piece of your written communication and say, “So what? What’s the point?” Indeed, the words in your composition will have to communicate meaning without your presence. Think of it this way: You will not be around to explain to readers what you meant by a certain remark or to offer another example to illustrate a fuzzy point. It is your responsibility to express your thoughts in a way that others can understand. One issue to keep in mind when you write is that your words need to stand on their own. In this episode, I am going to discuss how to write an effective thesis statement. This is Kurtis Clements with another effective writing podcast. Writing an Effective Thesis Statement Transcript Writing an Effective Thesis Statement Podcast
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