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Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements. The Foundation of All Good Writing. Thesis Statement. The thesis statement sums up the entire essay in one complete sentence. If it is not a complete sentence, it’s not a thesis statement. Formula for a thesis statement: Topic + main point about topic.

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Thesis Statements

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  1. Thesis Statements The Foundation of All Good Writing

  2. Thesis Statement • The thesis statement sums up the entire essay in one complete sentence. • If it is not a complete sentence, it’s not a thesis statement. • Formula for a thesis statement: • Topic + main point about topic

  3. Thesis Statement TOPIC Your position on topic +

  4. Not correct! Thesis Statement? • My work history. Position on topic missing

  5. topic Correct!! Main point about topic Thesis Statement? • My work history has been one of continual growth and learning.

  6. Not correct! Thesis Statement? • How can I describe my work history? Question: Position on topic missing

  7. topic Correct!! Main point about topic Thesis Statement? • My work history has been a journey filled with unexpected detours, all leading me to where I am meant to be.

  8. Not correct! Thesis Statement? • This essay will be about my work history. Announcement: Position on topic missing

  9. topic Correct!! Main point about topic Thesis Statement? • My work historyshows that I am doing what I was meant to do: helping others as others have helped me.

  10. Thesis Statement • Thesis Statement Formula • Topic + Position on topic = Thesis Statement • A topic alone is not enough! • Announcing your topic in sentence form is not enough! • Stating your topic in question form is not enough!

  11. Thesis Statement A strong thesis statement • Is specific, not generic: fits only your essay • Helps the writer by providing a clear focal point around which to organize the rest of the essay • Helps the reader by showing the main point that your essay will explain or prove

  12. Thesis Statement • Should be clear in the opening paragraph(s) • Should be reinforced in the closing paragraph(s)

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