3-1-1 Quiz Thesis Statement

According to the video, what word or phrase should you avoid including in a thesis statement?

"I think..."

Take a look at this thesis statement: "Rosalind Franklin should have received more recognition for her work in the discovery of DNA's structure." Which of these two options is the best way to improve it?

Add information on why this argument matters like this: "Although James Watson and Francis Crick are largely credited with the discovery of DNA's structure, Rosalind Franklin's work contributed significantly to the discovery."

Take a look at this thesis statement: "The Great Depression was the worst time in American history." Which of these two options is the best way to improve it?

Add information to make the thesis less vague like this: "Resulting in the worst economic downturn in American history, the Great Depression led to the birth of federal programs like Social Security that still impact the United States today."

What should be used to support a thesis statement in the paragraphs that follow it?

Evidence from a combination of primary and secondary sources

What is a thesis statement?

It is a sentence at the beginning of your research paper or the end of your paper's introduction that tells the reader what your paper's purpose is.

The following are important considerations for writing a strong thesis statement except

Impressing your paper's reader with your elegant vocabulary choices

According to the reading, when it comes to history theses, "___ and ___ make an argument." What words are missing?

Question options: why, how