This document discusses the thesis statement and its key characteristics. It explains that a strong thesis statement takes a stand on an issue, justifies discussion, and expresses one main idea specifically. It also demonstrates how to build a thesis statement by combining a specific topic with a specific claim. Several examples of thesis statements are provided based on given facts. The document concludes by asking the reader to choose thesis statements and construct their own based on sample factual statements.

1. Where am I
going?
ESSAY

2. THESIS STATEMENT
 a summarized, short and snappy idea
which provides the reader an exact
point of argument, analysis, opinion or
reason to envisage the paper

3. THESIS STATEMENT
-main idea of your essay

4. THESIS STATEMENT
-one sentence that provides the
controlling idea

5. THESIS STATEMENT
- umbrella that covers all the
main points of your research
paper

6. Characteristics of a
Strong Thesis Statement
1. takes a stand
2. justifies discussion
3. expresses one main idea
4. specific

7. SPECIFIC TOPIC
+ SPECIFIC CLAIM
-----------------------THESIS STATEMENT

8. Specific Topic: The use of
graphic videos in TV news
programs
+
Specific Claim: can have
a negative effect

9. Thesis= The use of graphic videos in TV
news programs can have a negative effect
on young viewers
Thesis= TV news programs that show
graphic videos affect young viewers in a
negative way

10. Fact:
The population of the Philippines is 80
million.
Thesis:
The alarming rate of increase of population
of the Philippines threatens the food
supply of the country.

11. A. Sixty-five percent of Filipino
teenagers are into online gaming.
B. Online game addiction develops
the decision making skills of
players.

12. Choose the thesis statement.
A. Over four thousand call centers have
been established since year 2001.
B. Call Center industry contributes to
the improvement in the Philippine
Economy.

13. Choose the thesis statement.
A. The worsening conditions of the
ozone layer causes the extreme
conditions of the weather in the
Philippines.
B. At least ten provinces from the
Visayan region were greatly affected
by drought this year.

14. Let us try to make a thesis statement
from these factual statements.
 Boracay is a tourist destination in the
Philippines.
 Many students are taking up BS Information
Technology.
 Social Networking sites connects people,
friends, and, families.

15. Seatwork
Choose two from the following factual statements. Make a
thesis statement based on the factual statement.
1. Social Networking sites helps people be connected to
one another.
2. College students are dropping out of school.
3. FEU-EAC students are technology oriented individuals.
4. The average teenagers spend at least an hour in social
networking sites.
5. The noontime show “Eat Bulaga” has been a part of the
Filipino culture.

16. References:
Lagan, J. (2008). College Writing Skills (7th ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Plata, S. et.al. (2006). Research: Process and Product
Workbook. Laguna: Trailblazer Publications.
Plata, S. et.al. (2006). Keys to Critical Reading and Writing 1:
English Proficiency and Personal Leadership Workbook for
College Success (2nd ed.). Laguna: Trailblazer Publications.
Plata, S., Mirador, J.F., Dayag, D. T. , and Chua, H. (2002).
Thinking and Writing Research: A Complete Guide To
Independent Research Paper Writing. Manila: De La Salle
University Press Inc.