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ESSAY

THESIS STATEMENTa summarized, short and snappy idea which provides the reader an exact point of argument, analysis, opinion or reason to envisage the paper

-main idea of your essay

THESIS STATEMENT

-one sentence that provides the controlling idea

THESIS STATEMENT

- umbrella that covers all the main points of your research paper

THESIS STATEMENT

Characteristics of a Strong Thesis Statement

1. takes a stand2. justifies discussion3. expresses one main idea4. specific

SPECIFIC TOPIC + SPECIFIC CLAIM

------------------------THESIS STATEMENT

Specific Topic: The use of graphic videos in TV news

programs

+ Specific Claim: can have a negative effect

Thesis= The use of graphic videos in TV news programs can have a negative effect on young viewers

Thesis= TV news programs that show

graphic videos affect young viewers in a negative way

Fact: The population of the Philippines is 80 million.

Thesis: The alarming rate of increase of population of the Philippines poses a threat to the food supply of the country.

A. Sixty-five percent of Filipino teenagers are into online gaming.

B. Poor parental guidance may lead to online game addiction among teenagers.

Choose the thesis statement.

A. Over four thousand call centers have been established since year 2001.

B. Call Center industry contributes to the dramatic improvement in the Philippine Economy.

A. The worsening conditions of the ozone layer causes the extreme conditions of the weather in the Philippines.

B. At least ten provinces from the Visayan region were greatly affected by drought this year.

Let us try to make a thesis statement from these factual statements.The tourism industry of the Philippines has

improved.

Many students are taking up BS Information Technology.

Social Networking sites connects people, friends, and, families.

SeatworkChoose three from the following factual statements.

Make a thesis statement based on the factual statement.

1. Social Networking sites helps people be connected to one another.

2. College students are dropping out of school. 3. Two million college graduates all over the Philippines

are unemployed. 4. The average teenagers spend at least an hour in social

networking sites. 5. The noontime show “Eat Bulaga” has been a part of

the Filipino culture.

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