Thesis Statement

seq NL1 \r 0 \h Preparing Thesis Statements

Write a good thesis statement for each of the following topic ideas:

1. seq NL_a \r 0 \h describing a nearby tourist attraction

2 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . introducing a service available to students on campus

3 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . urging fellow students to contribute to a charity

4 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . urging fellow students to take a specific non-required course

5 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . telling fellow students how to study for tests

6 seq NL_a \r 0 \h . explaining the meaning of the Fourth of July

Remember, good thesis statements should --

(1) be complete, declarative statements, (2) reflect a clear sense of purpose, (3) adequately summarize and preview the main points of a message, and (4) be focused and original enough to be adequately covered and/or convey anything that’s “news” for the audience.

Hint: A suggested answer for #1 might read “Elkhead Park offers several fun-filled activities for family vacations, including camping, hiking, fishing, and a deluxe lodge with restaurant and bar.”