The document discusses the importance of writing an effective thesis statement. It defines a thesis statement as an explanation of the topic or purpose of a research paper. The main job of a thesis statement is to foreshadow what the entire essay will be about. If the essay is molded around a strong, solid thesis statement, it will result in a successful essay. A good thesis statement has three parts - the subject, a precise opinion, and the blueprint of reasons supporting that opinion. Writers should ask questions to check if their thesis statement answers the assigned question, takes a position others may challenge, and is supported specifically by the essay without digressing.

1. BY: Prosper OdilatuAP English Spring Break Project How to write a correct and effective thesis statement

2. What is a thesis statement?? Well according to Dictionary. com a thesis statement is an explanation of the topic or purpose of a research paper

3. What is the importance of a thesis statement “I should be able to know what your whole essay is about, simply by just reading your thesis statement.” – Mr. Carney Your thesis statement’s main job is to act as a foreshadow to what your whole essay will be about If you have a strong, sound and solid thesis statement, and your whole essay is molded around it then you will have a successful essay.

4. What is the importance of a thesis statement Cont. Most people believe that as soon as you are done reading the essay prompt or question you begin to construct your thesis statement…..that’s WRONG. Before you develop an argument on any topic, you have to collect and organize evidence, look for possible relationships between known facts (such as surprising contrasts or similarities), and think about the significance of these relationships. http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/thesis.html

5. 3 Parts of a good Thesis Statement The subject The precise opinion The blueprint of the reasons (logos)

6. How do I know if your thesis is good enough??? You should ask yourself some of these questions… Does it answer the question? Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose? Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering?

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