English 1301: Thesis Statement

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Where is the thesis placed in writing?

Introduction & conclusion

If the writing is expository will there be a position?

No

A thesis statement has _____ sentence

One (1)

The thesis statement is the ______ for writing

Roadmap

_____ + _____ + _____ = thesis statement

Subject, Position (truism), Reason (s)

Position

The opinion, claim, or side the writer takes on a specific topic

Truism

The truth you believe in

Subject

Topic/focus of essay

Reasoning(s)

Why the reader should believe the writer and their position on a specific topic

Thesis Statement

a narrow, specific claim supported by the rest of the essay

What should a thesis have?

•content that is able to be proven/argued •though provoking stances/reasons •should encourage reader to agree/disagree

How do you improve your thesis (pick 2)

•improve vocabulary •use sentence variety •revise/edit •include rhetoric

What should a thesis AVOID?

•slang •contractions •unclear/vague wording •uncertainty •broadness •wordiness •absolutes (all,everyone) •personal pronouns (I,me) •riding the fence


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