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Thesis 101

Thesis 101. Mrs. Cortez-Tafolla & Mr. Carey. What is a Thesis?. Good t hesis attributes. Arguable Takes a stand Justifiable Not too broad or narrow Focused Not general Based on evidence Passes the “who cares” test. From research to thesis. Look for interesting topics

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Thesis 101

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  1. Thesis 101 Mrs. Cortez-Tafolla & Mr. Carey

  2. What is a Thesis?

  3. Good thesis attributes • Arguable • Takes a stand • Justifiable • Not too broad or narrow • Focused • Not general • Based on evidence • Passes the “who cares” test

  4. From research to thesis • Look for interesting topics • Look for hidden meanings • Don’t be afraid to choose controversial topics Ask yourself whether the topic… surprises you makes you ask why makes you want to take a stance

  5. Read the following sections silently • Here is an example of developing a thesis And • Create a list of questions to guide your research

  6. Let’s play! • All men are chauvinists • Steroid abuse negatively affects sports • Hip-hop is the best thing that has happened to music in twenty years • Many people object to today’s violent horror movies

  7. From topic to thesis • You and a partner will have the rest of the period to come up with a topic and develop a working thesis that you will present in class. 4 STEPS • Try to be specific • Brainstorm possible questions • Brainstorm arguments • Take a stance

  8. Check this out! SIRS Researcher provides magazine and newspaper articles as well as other documents on social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues specifically chosen for upper elementary and high school students.

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