Rédaction de la Thèse (Thesis Writing)

Learning ObjectivesFormulate a clear problématique (research question) [pro-bleh-ma-TEEK] and hypothèse (hypothesis) [lee-po-TEZ].Structure an argument using connecteurs logiques (logical connectors) [lay con-ek-TUR lo-ZHEEK].Write a coherent argumentative paragraph with evidence.Identify and use appropriate academic vocabulary.Imagine you're at the end of your college or university journey. 🎓 You have to write a long research paper, a thèse (thesis) [TEZ]! It's a big challenge, but also an incredible opportunity to become an expert on a topic you're passionate about. This lesson will give you the tools to organize your ideas and write a convincing text. ✍️Real-World ApplicationsWriting essays and research papers at university.Preparing professional reports and market analyses.Building pe...

FrenchExplanationExampleLa thèse (The thesis) [la TEZ]The main idea or central argument that the author defends throughout their text.Ma thèse est que l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux a profondément modifié les interactions sociales. (My thesis is that the use of social media has profoundly changed social interactions.)La problématique (The research question) [la pro-bleh-ma-TEEK]The research question that the thesis tries to answer.La problématique est : en quoi les plateformes numériques transforment-elles l'amitié traditionnelle ? (The research question is: how do digital platforms transform traditional friendship?)L'hypothèse (The hypothesis) [lee-po-TEZ]A provisional answer to the research question, which will be verified through analysis.Mon hypothèse est que les réseaux sociaux fav...

1. Using Logical Connectors to Structure an ArgumentFor a clear academic text, it's essential to link your ideas. These special words, called connecteurs logiques (logical connectors) [lay con-ek-TUR lo-ZHEEK], show the relationship between your sentences and paragraphs.Rule: Use connectors to show addition (en outre (furthermore) [ahn OOTR]), cause (car (because) [KAR]), consequence (par conséquent (therefore) [par kohn-say-KAHN]), opposition (cependant (however) [suh-pahn-DAHN]), and conclusion (en somme (in short) [ahn SOM]).Example: Le réchauffement climatique est un enjeu majeur; par conséquent (therefore) [par kohn-say-KAHN], il est urgent d'agir. (Climate change is a major issue; therefore, it is urgent to act.)2. Expressing a Hypothesis with the Conditional TenseIn research, you of...