English 1301: Thesis Statement
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