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HOW TO WRITE A STRONG THESIS STATEMENT A WRITING CENTRE HANDOUT
1. UNDERSTAND THE ACADEMIC WRITING TASK
You can begin to formulate a good thesis statement only after you have got a solid grasp of the
purpose of the assignment. If you're asked to write a paper in response to a specific assignment
question, then your first task is make sure that you clearly understand the academic writing task.
Determine which of the following critical thinking skills you are primarily being asked to apply to
your object(s) of study: analysis comparison evaluation argumentation interpretation reflection
Your thesis statement, then, should take a form that reflects the goal of the writing task.
2. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF...show more content...
Remember that a tentative thesis statement is not something set in stone; rather, it is something
meant to help you focus your analysis and research so that the writing task becomes manageable.
You should not attempt to start collecting and analyzing evidence until you have an idea of the
main argument you would like make in your paper. Generating the thesis statement, then, can be
thought of as a recursive process. In the early stages of planning and writing, the tentative thesis
helps you focus on the evidence in a certain way, but as you get further along in the writing process
the analysis of evidence should also help you clarify the thesis statement (Rosenwasser et al. 132).
The writers of Writing Analytically recommend that you ask yourself the following questions as you
go through the process of generating a main claim for your essay:
3
What kinds of patterns or implications emerge when I look closely at my evidence?
What kind of evidence and support do I need to support my tentative thesis? What kind of evidence
cannot be adequately accounted for by my tentative thesis? How can I explain the mismatches
between my thesis statement and my selected evidence?
How can I rewrite my thesis statement in order to accommodate the evidence that doesn't fit?
This practice of constantly readjusting the thesis statement to match the evidence and analysis will
ultimately lead you to write a polished and defensible thesis statement in your final
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
My Thesis Statement
In the process of submitting my essay for review, I requested that the writing specialist focused on
my thesis statement, grammar, and mechanics. When writing academic papers and discussion
responses, I often struggle with clarity, sentence structure, and punctuation, which result in lower
assignment grades. Therefore, to ensure that I clearly communicate my argument and facts in my
final paper, I felt that it was necessary to have these two areas reviewed. Regarding my thesis
statement, I wanted to ensure that my position, supporting reasons, and implications were combined,
effectively.
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Thesis Statement
Name ___Megan Spasenoski___ Date ___10/21/14___ Period ___6th___ Practice: Creating Thesis
Statements
Part One: Using what you have learned in English class, change the following topics into thesis
statements. Remember: subject + the side of the argument + 3 main points = thesis. State your own
opinion on the topic along with 2–3 reasons for support.
THIS IS FORMAL WRITING. Example– Topic: Controlling the pet population through spaying and
neutering Thesis: Controlling the pet population through spaying and neutering is very important
because it helps prevent the birth of unwanted and neglected animals. It also improves a pet's health
and reduces unruly behavior in animals. 1. TOPIC: Changing high schools
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Thesis Statement
I have been an international student at California State University Easy Bay (CSUEB) for almost
four years, and during the stay I have learned far more than I expected. I came to CSUEB already
deciding to be a financial analyst in the future. However, I realized that I have to meet the University
Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) before graduation. With only four years of studying in English,
I have many problems in English writing. After failing the Writing Skills Test, I took an English
writing class, which has taught me how to write logically and proficiently. Thus, I should pass this
class and satisfy the UWSR because my collection of essays in the portfolio shows that I made a
great improvement in thesis statements composition, development of ideas, and organization.
To begin with, I have improved tremendously on writing a thesis statement. The thesis statement
can be the most significant sentence in an essay. In my past, I always composed an unclear and
unsupported thesis failing to present my augment to the readers. With the help of a tutor, I learned
that an effective thesis should have a clear position supported by reasons. I revised the thesis of out
of class essay 2 many times to ensure it can present my position clearly and specifically on the issue
of...show more content...
It is an inseparable part of an English essay. I was confused about how to find evidence to support
my claim. After taking this class, I understood that an idea can be developed through providing
sufficient and convincing credible sources, personal examples, and reasons. Take out of class essay
1 as an example. When developing my idea of the positive sides of a college degree, I provided data
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal work experience, and a credible article for the New
Yorker Magazine to explain and support my claim. Hence, I believe that I made an incredible
progress on the development of
Get more content on HelpWriting.net

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What Is The Thesis Statement In The Essay

  • 1. Thesis Statement HOW TO WRITE A STRONG THESIS STATEMENT A WRITING CENTRE HANDOUT 1. UNDERSTAND THE ACADEMIC WRITING TASK You can begin to formulate a good thesis statement only after you have got a solid grasp of the purpose of the assignment. If you're asked to write a paper in response to a specific assignment question, then your first task is make sure that you clearly understand the academic writing task. Determine which of the following critical thinking skills you are primarily being asked to apply to your object(s) of study: analysis comparison evaluation argumentation interpretation reflection Your thesis statement, then, should take a form that reflects the goal of the writing task. 2. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF...show more content... Remember that a tentative thesis statement is not something set in stone; rather, it is something meant to help you focus your analysis and research so that the writing task becomes manageable. You should not attempt to start collecting and analyzing evidence until you have an idea of the main argument you would like make in your paper. Generating the thesis statement, then, can be thought of as a recursive process. In the early stages of planning and writing, the tentative thesis helps you focus on the evidence in a certain way, but as you get further along in the writing process the analysis of evidence should also help you clarify the thesis statement (Rosenwasser et al. 132). The writers of Writing Analytically recommend that you ask yourself the following questions as you go through the process of generating a main claim for your essay: 3 What kinds of patterns or implications emerge when I look closely at my evidence? What kind of evidence and support do I need to support my tentative thesis? What kind of evidence cannot be adequately accounted for by my tentative thesis? How can I explain the mismatches between my thesis statement and my selected evidence? How can I rewrite my thesis statement in order to accommodate the evidence that doesn't fit? This practice of constantly readjusting the thesis statement to match the evidence and analysis will
  • 2. ultimately lead you to write a polished and defensible thesis statement in your final Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. My Thesis Statement In the process of submitting my essay for review, I requested that the writing specialist focused on my thesis statement, grammar, and mechanics. When writing academic papers and discussion responses, I often struggle with clarity, sentence structure, and punctuation, which result in lower assignment grades. Therefore, to ensure that I clearly communicate my argument and facts in my final paper, I felt that it was necessary to have these two areas reviewed. Regarding my thesis statement, I wanted to ensure that my position, supporting reasons, and implications were combined, effectively. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Thesis Statement Name ___Megan Spasenoski___ Date ___10/21/14___ Period ___6th___ Practice: Creating Thesis Statements Part One: Using what you have learned in English class, change the following topics into thesis statements. Remember: subject + the side of the argument + 3 main points = thesis. State your own opinion on the topic along with 2–3 reasons for support. THIS IS FORMAL WRITING. Example– Topic: Controlling the pet population through spaying and neutering Thesis: Controlling the pet population through spaying and neutering is very important because it helps prevent the birth of unwanted and neglected animals. It also improves a pet's health and reduces unruly behavior in animals. 1. TOPIC: Changing high schools Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Thesis Statement I have been an international student at California State University Easy Bay (CSUEB) for almost four years, and during the stay I have learned far more than I expected. I came to CSUEB already deciding to be a financial analyst in the future. However, I realized that I have to meet the University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) before graduation. With only four years of studying in English, I have many problems in English writing. After failing the Writing Skills Test, I took an English writing class, which has taught me how to write logically and proficiently. Thus, I should pass this class and satisfy the UWSR because my collection of essays in the portfolio shows that I made a great improvement in thesis statements composition, development of ideas, and organization. To begin with, I have improved tremendously on writing a thesis statement. The thesis statement can be the most significant sentence in an essay. In my past, I always composed an unclear and unsupported thesis failing to present my augment to the readers. With the help of a tutor, I learned that an effective thesis should have a clear position supported by reasons. I revised the thesis of out of class essay 2 many times to ensure it can present my position clearly and specifically on the issue of...show more content... It is an inseparable part of an English essay. I was confused about how to find evidence to support my claim. After taking this class, I understood that an idea can be developed through providing sufficient and convincing credible sources, personal examples, and reasons. Take out of class essay 1 as an example. When developing my idea of the positive sides of a college degree, I provided data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal work experience, and a credible article for the New Yorker Magazine to explain and support my claim. Hence, I believe that I made an incredible progress on the development of Get more content on HelpWriting.net