The written word can seem unremarkable if you have grown accustomed to it but it differs in many ways from speech. There are elements of writing that even the best orators may not recognise easily. As a result, the creation of complex academic writing as is done in a thesis requires intense preparation. This can be assisted by becoming familiar with good examples. Here’s why:
Many people have had difficulty with theses not because of their content but due to a clear lack of style. This makes good work appear dull and as unfair as this may seem, it can lead to lower grades than would be awarded to another writer who though similarly dedicated just happens to naturally have more writing flair. By looking through samples, any scholar can begin to pick out the methods that were used to draw in the reader. This will allow him or her to create something interesting out of what could have been just another dull reproduction of the thoughts of others (with citations).
There are many academic writing formats in use at present. The most popular are Chicago Style, MLA and APA. One trait they all happen to share is their inability to be explained without a clear example. The margins, the citations, even the font sizes and fonts must be done in a very particular way or the entire piece could be rejected or downgraded. By looking at examples you get a sense of what a thesis should look like in the style you are expected to use.
If you have looked at enough examples, you will begin to notice what the trendy topic of the season is in your particular subject. You then can decide if you want to write something along those lines or if you would prefer to rebel a little. This is a choice that reflects your academic personality but it should just as much be influenced by the preferences of whomever will be grading your work. If their preference is for a type of topic that you would not normally be drawn to, consider making an exception or some sort of compromise that includes elements that you feel more comfortable with.
Thesis examples are available through a myriad of sources. This, coupled with the many ways they can improve your writing should motivate you to find your own and use them regularly.