the thesis statement a road map for your project adapted from ruth luman, modesto junior college
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The Thesis StatementA Road Map for Your Project
Adapted from Ruth Luman, Modesto Junior College
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Thesis StatmentPersuasion
Now that you have researched both sides of your topic, you are ready to write your thesis statement.
What’s a thesis statement?
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DefinitionThesis Statement
A thesis statement is a complete sentence that acts as a road map for your project—it summarizes what you believe about your topic and gives 3 reasons why.
Thesis = what you believe about your topic + 3 reasons why
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Class PracticeThesis Statement
Topic: Organic foodsPosition: People should eat more locally-grown organic food Reasons:
1. organic foods are healthier and tastier2. farming methods are better for the environment3. buying locally-grown food reduces transportation costs
Thesis Statement: People should eat more locally-grown organic food because organic foods are healthier and tastier, the farming methods are better for the environment, and it reduces transportation costs.
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Class PracticeThesis Statement
Topic: Death PenaltyPosition: We should abolish the death penaltyReasons:
1. it is not a deterrent to crime2. it is a cruel and unusual punishment and therefore outlawed by our constitution3. it unfairly affects the poor and minorities
Thesis Statement: Because it does not deter crime, because it affects the poor and minorities unfairly and because it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, the United States should abolish the death penalty.
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Your TurnThesis Statement
• Which side of the issue do you most agree with (pro/con)? – What solution/action do you recommend?
(i.e. We want people to use more reusable products instead of disposable ones.)
• What are the 3 most convincing reasons from your research for your position?
• Put it all together in one sentence.
Thesis = what you believe about your topic + 3 reasons why
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On a piece of looseleaf. . .
• My topic: _______________
• Write at least 3 different thesis statements – each time playing with your words, really working on the ideas of loaded language in support of your topic
• Choose your best one and re-write it at the bottom of your outline.