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The Thesis Statement . Ooh, Scary!. The Thesis Works Hard. State your topic Suggest a sense of purpose for the paper Reveal your position on the topic Suggest what points you will make about the topic Suggest a structure for the paper. Where Does the Thesis Belong?.
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The Thesis Statement Ooh, Scary!
The Thesis Works Hard • State your topic • Suggest a sense of purpose for the paper • Reveal your position on the topic • Suggest what points you will make about the topic • Suggest a structure for the paper
Where Does the Thesis Belong? • Role of the Introduction • Draw readers into the paper • Provide a sense of purpose • Placement of thesis • Part of the Introduction • Depends on length and style of introduction • Often at end of first paragraph
Some Thesis Models • My devotion to reading science fiction has strengthened my observation and thinking skills and led me to refine my ethical values. • Although my experience with languages differs from Amy Tan’s, we both illustrate the challenges that arise when cultures collide.
What A Thesis Should Not Be • An announcement of your intentions • In my paper, I have chosen to focus on why I love to read science fiction. • My essay will discuss the way my experience differs from Amy Tan’s.
What A Thesis Should Not Be • A statement of fact • I once spent an entire summer reading 37 science fiction novels. • Amy Tan wrote about the different types of language she uses.
What a Thesis Should Not Be • Too broad • My experience of reading is different from things I have read. • My experience with language is different from what I’ve read in some ways and similar in other ways.
What a Thesis Should Not Be • Too narrow • Although I learned a lot about family relationships from reading “Bloodchild” by Octavia Butler, I don’t like any other science fiction stories. • Amy Tan’s experience using languages isn’t relevant to my relationship with my roommate.