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Bellringer:
In your own words, please explain what a thesis statement is.
Reminders:
• Due Dates:
– Thesis & rough outline =
• Next time in IMC =
HW =
Learning Objectives
• You will be able to:
1. Explain what a thesis statement is.
2. Construct your own thesis statement.
Goals for Preliminary Thesis:
Why write a thesis now? I haven’t done any research yet.
• Focus your search for information
But…• Be flexible
• Change your thesis if the evidence leads you to do so
• Continue to refine as you do more research
Let’s play: Is it a thesis?
• I think high school sports and extra-curricular activities are good for students.
• ANSWERS?
Let’s play: Is it a thesis?
• I would like to become a chef when I finish school.
• Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry.
Let’s play: Is it a thesis?
• Steroid abuse is wrong.
• Steroids, even those legally available, are addictive and should be banned from sports.
What is a thesis statement?
Words to remember…
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What is a thesis statement?
A thought-provoking sentence requiring debate rather than a simple retelling of the facts
A thread that will be woven throughout the entire essay
A statement of specific conclusions.• Instead of: “Music”• …think “American Jazz in the 1930’s”
and your comment on the subject.
What is a thesis statement?
A framework that provides focus for gathering research & generating questions
Provides the reader with the author’s clear intention
A declaration of the author’s position on a topic
A good thesis…
• Writing a good thesis can be a difficult step for many students, so
READ THE DIRECTIONS!
A good thesis…
• The best thesis statements:
–1 sentence
–Located at the end of your opening paragraph
–Avoids using vague language (“it seems”)
–Avoids using 1st person (“I believe”, “In my opinion”)
A good thesis…
• Proposes an arguable point.
–Try thinking of your thesis in two parts: a topic & a comment
Requirements:
A preliminary thesis statement:
• Is a hypothesis
• Creates the framework for a rough outline Which should guide your note taking
• Has a topic and a comment
• Includes 3 subtopics in the comment
How to Write a Thesis:
• Steps:
1. Identify topic.
2. Write a research problem.
• What is a research problem?
3. Answer the research problem
How to Write a Thesis:
• Example:
1. Identify topic: World War II
2. Write a research problem:
How did WWII affect the allied powers in the years following 1945?
How to Write a Thesis:
• Example:
3. Answer the research problem
World War II had a devastating impact on Europe, helped end European domination of the world, and solidified the United States as the world power.
How to Write a Thesis: Practice
Now you try the steps: • With a partner try creating a research
question & thesis for:
1. Topic: School uniforms in public schools
2. Write a research problem.• the central question you want to explore.• ask an interesting question
3. Answer the research problem• one sentence answer = thesis
How to Write a Thesis: Practice
Now you try the steps: • With a partner try creating a research
question & thesis for:
1. Topic: Standardized Testing
2. Write a research problem.• the central question you want to explore.• ask an interesting question
3. Answer the research problem• one sentence answer = thesis
Agenda: Apply to Your Topic
1. Use your notes to create a research problem.
2. Based on your knowledge of the topic, write a hypothesis to answer the question.
3. Use the subtopics of your thesis to begin a rough outline.