Practical Research 1 Lesson 8 Writing a Thesis Statement

1. Chapter 1:
• Research
Design (before
chapter 1)
• Research Title
(before chapter
1)
• Research
Question
• Scope and
Delimitation
• Significance of
the Study
• Statement of the
Problem
Chapter 2
• RRL
• References
(after chapter 3)
Chapter 3
• Sampling
• The Data and
Data Collection
• Gathering Data
(Survey)
• Analyzing
Meaning and
Drawing
Conclusion
Defense
Reporting
and Sharing
the Findings
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2. Writing the
Thesis
Statement
6th Grade

3. Objectives
(CS_RS11-IIIc-e-4) state research questions
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to

4. Thesis
Statement

5. In order to write a succesful thesis statement:
A B C
Avoid burying a great thesis
statement in the middle of a
paragraph or late in the paper.
Be as clear and as specific as
possible; avoid vague words.
Indicate the point of your paper but
avoid sentence structures like,
“The point of my paper is…”

6. Sample:
Original thesis:
There are serious objections to today's horror movies.
Revised theses:
Because modern cinematic techniques have allowed
filmmakers to get more graphic, horror flicks have desensitized
young American viewers to violence.
The pornographic violence in "bloodbath" slasher movies
degrades both men and women.
Today's slasher movies fail to deliver the emotional catharsis
that 1930s horror films did.

7. •What action should social
networking sites like
MySpace and Facebook
take to protect users’
personal information and
privacy?
Ask question
about your topic.
•Spread awareness
Write your initial
answer •Social networking sites
should spread awareness
about personal
information and privacy.
Include reasons
•Social networking sites
are the best medium in
spreading awareness
because most users get
information through their
websites.
Add detail
Thesis Statement:
Social networking sites are the key to spread awareness about
privacy to get control over the users’ personal information.
Research Question:
What action should social networking sites like MySpace and
Facebook take to protect users’ personal information and privacy?

8. Your thesis statement is no
exception to your writing: it needs
to be as clear as possible. By
being as clear as possible in your
thesis statement, you will make
sure that your reader
understands exactly what you
mean.
Tips in Writing Clear Thesis:

9. What to avoid in writing thesis statement:

10. Thesis Statement
Major
points
Claim
Topic

11. Sample:
Original thesis:
There are serious objections to today's horror movies.
Revised theses:
Because modern cinematic techniques have allowed
filmmakers to get more graphic, horror flicks have desensitized
young American viewers to violence.
The pornographic violence in "bloodbath" slasher movies
degrades both men and women.
Today's slasher movies fail to deliver the emotional catharsis
that 1930s horror films did.

12. Activity 2 Directions: Identify if the following are
effective theses statement or not.
1.Heavy social media causes depression, anxiety,
and loneliness.
2.Understanding one’s thoughts and feelings
increases voter turnout among residents under 30
living within Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro.
3.Women gained the right to vote in the UK in 1918
to avoid rebellious group renaissance.

13. Activity 3 Directions: Provide theses statements from
the following researcg questions. (2pts)
1.What are the remedies and intervention for lack of
self-esteem such as self-doubt, fear, and social
isolation among introverts?
2.What are the preventions and interventions for
health hazards of vaping like lung disease and
heart disease among youth?
3.What are the risk factors and warning signs of
suicide to teenagers in Urban Areas?

14. Group Activity:
Transfer your research
questions into thesis
statement.
Write your answer on a your research notebook.

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