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Easy Steps to a Great Thesis statement
Glenn Rai
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A thesis statement can be:
The answer to a question that you have posed
The solution for a problem you have identified
A statement that takes a position on a debatable topic
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General Tips about Thesis Statements A statement that contains the essay’s topic and
point(s) Gives the reader a sense of what the essay will
be about Usually comes at the end of the introduction Most thesis statements are only one sentence Must be a complete sentence Everything in the essay must support the thesis. Introduction paragraph should follow this format:
Attention getter (commonly known as a “hook”) Introduce the topic State the thesis
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Ways of Constructing Thesis Statements:The Umbrella
Contains essay’s topic, point, and alludes to reasons why the reader should believe you.
Do not directly state the supporting reasons, but instead allude to them.
Example: “Although thought to be humane and necessary, animal testing [topic] for medical and cosmetic purposes does not live up to it’s promises [point and reasons].”
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Creating a Thesis Statement1. Determine essay’s topic (what you’re talking about)
Example: Pixar’s film Up
2. Determine what kind of paper you are writing and what kind of thesis statement you need to use: analytical, persuasive, or expository.
Example: Persuasive=It’s not really a “kid” movie.
3. Determine the way you will construct your thesis: list or umbrella?
4. Put it all together!
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Creating a Thesis Statement
Example: Pixar’s film, Up, should not be
considered a “kid” movie because its character conflicts and main theme of loss are too complex for children to understand.
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Now write the thesis statement for:
What are the effects of smoking on our health?
*Mistakes are good for us. Please do not be afraid to make
them.*
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Thesis Statement MUST have:
1) Topic2) Controlling Idea 3) Predictor
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Creating a Thesis Statement
Topic - SmokingControlling Idea – main
negative effects on people’s health/our health
Predictor – cancer and high blood pressure.
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Sample Thesis Statement
Smoking has two main negative effects on people’s health; it causes cancer and high blood pressure.
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Write the thesis statement for:
What the disadvantages of living in a big city?
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Sample Thesis Statement
Living in a large city has two main disadvantages; big cities have excess of pollution and traffic congestion.
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OR
High level of pollution and traffic congestion are the two main disadvantages of living in a large city.
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Write the thesis statement
Q: How can someone be a successful businessman?
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Sample 1
Thesis: In order to be a successful businessman one has to be ____________and ___________.
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Write the thesis statement
Q: What are the negative effects of advertising on children?
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Sample 2
Thesis: Advertising has two major negative effects on children: ____________and ___________.
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Write the thesis statement
Q: Why do women lack equal opportunity in work life?
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Sample 3
Thesis: Women usually do not have equal opportunity in work life because ____________and ___________.
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Write the thesis statement
What are the advantages of telecommuting (working from home)?
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Write the thesis statement
What are the disadvantages of using cell phones?
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Write the thesis statement
Why is working night shifts harmful for people?
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Write the thesis statement
How does advertising influence people?