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ThesisStatementFormulaandTopicSentences.docxThesis Statement Formula – Argumentative Research
All thesis statements and topic sentences in the Argumentative Research Essay must be written according to the formula, below. No Exceptions. Watch this video for an explanation on how to write your thesis statement and topic sentences.
This thesis statement formula:
· Helps you write a cohesive, organized and well-structured essay that sticks to your main points
· Reminds your reader of your topic, argument, and main points throughout your essay
Thesis Statement Formula
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Thesis Formula: |
X + verb + Y + because + X + main point #1, + main point #2, + main point #3. |
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X = |
Work & Family government policies |
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Verb = |
Should |
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Y = |
Be set |
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Because + X |
Because working too much |
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Main Points |
· takes away from family time · Doesn’t allow parents to see and interact with their children much · causes unnecessary stress |
Example # 1: Alternative Medicine
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Thesis Formula: |
X + verb + Y + because + X + main point #1, + main point #2, + main point #3. |
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X = |
Military recruiters |
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Verb = |
Should |
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Y = |
Inform teenagers about the military career option |
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Because + X |
Because military recruiting teenagers |
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Main Points |
· Gives them time to think about the option · Gives them time to prepare · Has less side effect at a younger age |
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Full Thesis Statement: |
Military recruiting teenagers should inform teenagers about the military career option because military recruiting teenagers gives them time to think about the option, gives them time to prepare, and has a less side effect at a younger age. |
Another example is included on page 2, below.
Example #2: Homework
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Thesis Formula: |
X + verb + Y + because + X + main point #1, + main point #2, + main point #3. |
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X = |
Work & family government policies |
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Verb = |
should |
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Y = |
Be set |
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Because + X |
Because Working too much |
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Main Points |
· Takes away from family time · Doesn’t allow parents to see and interact with their children much · Causes unnecessary stress |
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Full Thesis Statement: |
Work & Family government policies should be set because working too much takes away from family time, doesn’t allow parents to see and interact with their children much, and causes unnecessary stress. |
Topic Sentences
Your topic sentence is the first sentence of the first paragraph where you begin discussion each main point from your thesis statement. In your essay, cover each main point in the order listed in your thesis statement.
All topic sentences must follow the same sentence structure as the thesis statement, but each topic sentence will only include one main point. If your thesis statement is correctly written, it will be easy to pull your topic sentences from your thesis statement. Here are two examples:
Topic Sentences for Example #1: Alternative Medicine
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Main Point #1 |
Military recruiters should inform teenagers about the military career option because military recruiting teenagers gives them time to think about the option. |
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Main Point #2 |
Military recruiters should inform teenagers about the military career option because military recruiting teenagers gives them time to prepare. |
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Main Point #3 |
Military recruiter should inform teenagers about the military career option because military recruiting teenagers has a less side effect at a younger age. |
Topic Sentences for Example #2: Homework
Example of the Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences in an Essay
This week’s class includes an example of a student essay that correctly uses the thesis statement formula and topic sentences, which are highlighted within the essay.
Also, w hen you submit your rough draft to Brainfuse, follow my guidelines for your thesis statement and topic sentences instead of any suggestion to the contrary from your Brainfuse reviewer.
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