{"id":2590,"date":"2019-06-17T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=2590"},"modified":"2019-06-28T09:29:03","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T16:29:03","slug":"how-to-write-a-thesis-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hungry for tacos? Feel like you can\u2019t fully concentrate on your writing assignment until you make a trip for a late-night snack?<\/p>\n<p>As tempting as a few tacos and a burrito sound right now, don\u2019t rush to satisfy your cravings <em>just<\/em> yet.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, continue reading as this blog post contains important information you\u2019ll need to write that paper\u2014in particular, how to write a thesis statement step by step.<\/p>\n<p>This blog post discusses tacos too, so that alone should give you incentive to keep reading!<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Thesis Statement?<\/h2>\n<h3>The short answer<\/h3>\n<p>The purpose of a thesis statement is to inform readers of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the subject of your paper and<\/li>\n<li>your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/what-is-a-claim-in-an-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">claim<\/a> (or opinion) about the topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The longer answer<\/h3>\n<p>A thesis statement generally appears at the end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/introduction-paragraph-how-to-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">introductory paragraph<\/a>. It tells your readers what you\u2019re writing about and tells your readers your opinion of the topic.<\/p>\n<p>The thesis essentially serves as a mini-outline for the paper.<\/p>\n<p>A thesis statement is necessary to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-narrow-a-topic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">focus your paper<\/a>. It helps you articulate your ideas and helps readers understand the purpose of your paper.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t think you really need an effective thesis? <em>Think again!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever read the first one or two paragraphs of a paper and wondered, \u201cWhat\u2019s the point?\u201d or, \u201cSo what?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Has someone ever read one of your papers and said, \u201cI don\u2019t get it. What\u2019s this paper about?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If so, chances are the paper is missing a thesis statement. Without a thesis statement, readers are less likely to understand the main point (or focus) of your paper and are less likely to keep reading.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Write a Thesis Statement: 5 Essential Steps<\/h2>\n<p>\t<\/p><div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Stuck On Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Try the Thesis Statement Builder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/thesis-builder\/type\" target=\"_blank\">Try it now. It's free! <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<br>\nOkay, so here\u2019s where we talk tacos.\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640.jpg\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3025 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/food-450673_640.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No, tacos aren\u2019t part of essay writing or thesis statement writing\u2026though they can be. It\u2019s always good to maintain your strength, and you shouldn\u2019t write on an empty stomach. So feel free to make that trip for tacos <i>after<\/i> reading this post.<\/p>\n<p>First, let&#8217;s go through the five&nbsp;essential steps&nbsp;of how to write a&nbsp;thesis statement.<\/p>\n<h3>How to write a thesis statement step #1: Pick a topic<\/h3>\n<p>To write an effective thesis statement, you first need a topic for your paper.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not yet sure <em>what<\/em> you want to write about, go check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/17-expository-essay-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expository essay topics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/50-argumentative-essay-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">argumentative essay topics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/20-persuasive-essay-topics-help-get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">persuasive essay topics<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/tag\/topic-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many more essay ideas<\/a>. (I&#8217;ll wait.)<\/p>\n<p>For the purpose of this example, though, I&#8217;ll pick.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Today\u2019s paper topic: Taco Bell.<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now that you have a basic topic for your paper, think about what you want to <em>say<\/em> about the topic in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/anatomy-perfect-essay-paragraph-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the body paragraphs<\/a> of your essay.<\/p>\n<p>This is where you\u2019ll begin to develop an effective thesis statement.<\/p>\n<h3>How to write a thesis statement step #2: Be specific<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you started developing your ideas with the following working thesis:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>A lot of people go to Taco Bell. &nbsp;<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The first problem with this thesis is that it\u2019s not specific at all. Ask yourself, \u201c<b>Who<\/b> goes to Taco Bell?\u201d Ask, \u201c<b>Why<\/b> do they go to Taco Bell?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s try again:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>College students often go to Taco Bell late at night because it\u2019s open 24 hours.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This time, you\u2019ve managed to be a bit more specific, but readers are still going to say, \u201cSo what?\u201d You\u2019ve included a topic, but you haven\u2019t yet included your <i>opinion<\/i> about the topic.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s move on to the third component and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-revise-an-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">revise<\/a> again.<\/p>\n<h3>How to write a thesis statement step #3: Be arguable<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc.jpg\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"500\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc-123x100.jpg 123w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3026 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20408%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"500\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20408%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc-123x100.jpg 123w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IsaacCruikshank-DebatingSoc.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our most recent revision (<i>College students often go to Taco Bell late at night because it\u2019s open 24 hours) <\/i>doesn\u2019t provide any form of argument. It\u2019s merely a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Think about how you could create an argument about Taco Bell. What is it you want to <em>say<\/em> about Taco Bell?<\/p>\n<p>Pretend you and a group of friends are sitting around late at night trying to think of where you should go to eat. A friend mentions another fast-food restaurant, but you argue for Taco Bell. What would you say to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/persuasive-techniques-more-convincing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">convince<\/a> your friend that you should eat there?<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s try thesis statement revision #2:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>College students like to go to Taco Bell because it\u2019s one of the best fast-food restaurants around.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now we\u2019re getting somewhere. We have a specific statement that is arguable.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s still missing something. It doesn\u2019t explain <b>why<\/b> Taco Bell is so great and doesn\u2019t tell readers the key points of your paper.<\/p>\n<p>Because the thesis statement still isn\u2019t perfect, we\u2019ll move on to the next essential component.<\/p>\n<h3>How to write a thesis statement step #4: Create a mini-outline of the paper<\/h3>\n<p>A basic thesis statement will provide readers with a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/7-essay-outline-templates-get-essay-going\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outline<\/a> of your paper. It will tell readers what to expect in the upcoming paragraphs.<\/p>\n<p>Our thesis doesn\u2019t do that yet.<\/p>\n<p>When your readers&nbsp;see your current thesis, they know the subject and the stance of your paper, but they don\u2019t yet know what they\u2019ll be reading in the body of the paper.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s revise again.<\/p>\n<p><b>Thesis revision #3:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>College students like to go to Taco Bell because it\u2019s one of the best fast-food restaurants around and has cheap prices, good food, and is open 24 hours.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This thesis statement seems to meet all of the requirements, right? It includes a topic and offers your opinion. It&#8217;s specific and arguable, and it creates a mini-outline for your paper.<\/p>\n<p>While your thesis does include all of the required elements, the wording is less than perfect, and you still need to revise for clarity and style.<\/p>\n<h3>How to write a thesis statement step #5: Choose your words&nbsp;wisely<\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-1355836_1920-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"600\" height=\"327\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8309 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20327%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"600\" height=\"327\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/food-1355836_1920-1024x558.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Are we done yet?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Not yet. Let\u2019s look at your current thesis statement again:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>College students like to go to Taco Bell because it\u2019s one of the best fast-food restaurants around and has cheap prices, good food, and is open 24 hours.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ask yourself these questions to refine your wording.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do <i>all<\/i> college students go to Taco Bell? Clearly not all college students do, so you might revise to say \u201cMany college students\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Are the words \u201ccheap\u201d and \u201cgood\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/ultimate-guide-perfect-word-choice-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most effective word choices<\/a>? &nbsp;Probably not. These words are boring and general. Use more specific wording. You might try \u201cinexpensive\u201d and \u201cdelicious\u201d instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s try our 4<\/b><b>th<\/b><b> (and hopefully final) revision:<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Many college students believe Taco Bell is the best fast-food restaurant because it is inexpensive, offers delicious food, and is open 24 hours.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now <i>this<\/i> is a thesis statement!<\/p>\n<p>It includes the topic and your opinion. It&#8217;s clear, specific, and arguable and provides readers with a mini-outline of your paper. And of course, it&#8217;s now worded effectively.<\/p>\n<p><i>This <\/i>is a thesis that deserves a celebration! It\u2019s time to make that trip for tacos. You\u2019ve earned it!<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Move On? Let&#8217;s Taco &#8217;bout What&#8217;s Next<\/h2>\n<p>You can use this checklist I made to make sure that your thesis statement covers all the bases:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM.png\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"451\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM.png 451w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM-113x100.png 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2653 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20451%20399%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write a thesis statement\" width=\"451\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20451%20399%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM.png 451w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM-113x100.png 113w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2014-10-24-at-4.35.58-PM.png\"><\/a>Before you go on that taco run, I also recommend reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/thesis-statement-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 Thesis Statements to Inspire Your Next Argumentative Essay<\/a>&nbsp;and this quick <a href=\"http:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/handouts\/thesis-statements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thesis Statement Handout<\/a>. And don&#8217;t miss this handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-make-a-thesis-statement-the-easy-way-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">infographic<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Or check out how other students have (or haven&#8217;t) crafted a good thesis statement by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/restaurant-and-food\/regional-cuisines-5594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">browsing some example essays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once your own thesis is perfected, check out these posts to ensure that the rest of your essay is just as solid as your thesis statement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write an Essay Introduction in 3 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-paragraph-supports-thesis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write a Paragraph That Supports Your Thesis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-conclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write a Killer Essay Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need additional assistance with your paper, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/be-a-better-writer-editor-can-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">feedback<\/a> on how effective your thesis statement is, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kibin editors<\/a> are always willing to help.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: This post was originally published on February 9, 2015, but has been updated to keep things fresh and spicy.<\/em><br>\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t.blog-cta-bottom-alt-block {\n\t\t\tbackground-color:#0a3443;\n\t\t\tcolor:#ffffff;\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n\n\t<\/p><div class=\"blog-cta-bottom-alt-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-bottom-alt-pic\">\n\t\t\t\t<noscript><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/thesisbu-150x150.png\"><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/thesisbu-150x150.png\" class=\" lazyload\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-bottom-alt-header\">Stuck On Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-bottom-alt-desc\">Try the Thesis Statement Builder<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-bottom-alt-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/thesis-builder\/type\" target=\"_blank\">Try it now. 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