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Writing Effective Thesis Statements
Competencies and Outcomes
The activities in this lesson will help you achieve the following competencies and course outcomes:
Competency 1-
choosing and limiting a subject that can be sufficiently developed within a given time for a specific purpose and audience
developing and refining pre-writing and planning skills
formulating the main point to reflect the subject and purpose of the writing
Competency 2-
constructing a thesis statement
Learning Outcomes
LO1- Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
LO2- Thinking critically and demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives/ events.
Unfocused
Unorganized
Lacks structure
What is a thesis statement?
The thesis statement is the main point of the essay. It explains what the essay will be about and expresses the writer’s position on the subject and the organization of the essay.
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How To Write an Effective Thesis
Tips For Writing an Effective Thesis Statement
Make an assertion- take a position, state a view point, or suggests your approach toward the topic
Be specific
Focus on one central point
Offer an original perspective on your topic
Make sure your thesis is arguable
Avoid making an announcement
Use your thesis to preview the organization of the essay- use your thesis to mention the three or four key concepts on which your essay will focus, in the order you will discuss them
Insert the thesis as the last sentence of your introduction
Example
General Topic = Food
Specific/ Focused Topic= Vegan diet
Assertion= A vegan diet is a great way to remain healthy.
3- point thesis= A vegan diet is a great way to remain healthy because it increases nutrient intake, helps with weight loss, and protects against certain cancers.
Which of the following is an example of an effective thesis?
A).Teachers and school officials should be allowed to carry guns in school.
B). Teachers should not be allowed to carry guns in school, for this will increase violence, present distractions, and lead to confusion during an active shooter situation.
C). Many people believe that teachers should carry guns in schools to protect students from shooting massacres.
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Assignment
Now that we have discussed various pre- writing strategies (i.e. free writing, mapping/ clustering, asking questions) and how to write an effective thesis. Choose a prewriting strategy and narrow the topics below. Then you must write a thesis for each topic.
Education
Sports
