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Turabo University School of Human and Social Sciences Gurabo, Puerto Rico . Summary Chapter 2: Thesis Statement. Prof. Jackeline Martinez Rodriguez. Thesis statement. Writing a Thesis statement. Four characteristics of an effective thesis statement. Topic vs. Thesis statement.
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Turabo University School of Human and Social Sciences Gurabo, Puerto Rico Summary Chapter 2: Thesis Statement Prof. Jackeline Martinez Rodriguez
Now you try it • For each thesis statement on page 48, circle the topic and underline the focus.
Now you try it • Look at each research question and rough outline and then decide whether each thesis statement is a good answer to the research question page 49-51. • Does it include an appropriate focus? • Does it include an overview of supporting points? Circle OK or NOT OK and explain your reason.
Activity: identify parts of a thesis Identify the parts of a thesis statement. • Circle the topic • Underline the focus once • Underline the supporting points twice Page 57-58