Developing a thesis
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Developing a thesis statement
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A thesis statement is the sentence or two that states what your essay is about.
Example: The current television rating system does little to help parents make wise programming choices for their children.
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A thesis can be divided into TOPIC and CENTRAL POINT.
Example: The current television rating system does little to help parents make wise programming choices for their children.
Topic: The current television rating system
Central point: does little to help parents make wise programming choices for their children.
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Multiple Choice
Which is the topic of this thesis?
No experience is more exasperating than taking school children to the grocery story on a Saturday.
taking school children to the grocery story on a Saturday
No experience is more exasperating
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Multiple Choice
Which is the topic of this thesis?
Television news does not adequately inform the US public.
does not adequately inform the US public
Television news
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Multiple Choice
Which is the topic of this thesis?
Many people believe a little white lie can be better than the truth, but even those seemingly harmless fibs can cause trouble.
harmless fibs can cause trouble
little white lies
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Along with the topic and central point, a thesis can give the main ideas you will cover.
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Multiple Choice
True or False: Every thesis statement must include main ideas to be developed.
True
False
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Identify the topic, the central point, and the main ideas to be developed.
Different communication styles and different agendas sometimes make it difficult for men and women to communicate effectively.
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Multiple Choice
What are the main ideas in this thesis?
Working mothers have changed the character of the American family by contributing a second paycheck, by popularizing day care, and by creating a new division of labor at home.
Working mothers
have changed the character of the American family
by contributing a second paycheck, by popularizing day care, and by creating a new division of labor at home
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Identify the topic, central point, and main ideas of the following thesis statements.
Different communication styles and different agendas sometimes make it difficult for men and women to communicate effectively.
The speed limits on our highways should be 55 mph to save lives and reduce the cost of automobile insurance.
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1. State your topic and your ________ _______ about the topic. (2 words)
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2. State your central point
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3. Limit your thesis to one topic and
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4. Avoid
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5. Express your central point in
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6. Avoid
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7. Avoid writing a formal
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Multiple Select
Evaluate the following thesis statements. Check those that are acceptable (the ones that follow the rules we just covered).
There are many game shows on television.
Schools should not be funded by property taxes.
I would like to explain why I am an avid reader.
Higher education is in need of reform.
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Multiple Select
Evaluate the following thesis statements. Check those that are acceptable (the ones that follow the rules we just covered).
The Nontraditional Student Center and the International Student Center are crucial resources for foreign exchange students.
My parents own a beach house.
This essay will explain the best way to choose a major.
The wise woman learns how to manage her own finances and take care of her car.
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Open Ended
Rewrite this thesis statement to include a topic and central point (main ideas optional).
There are many game shows on television.
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Open Ended
Write a thesis of your choosing (based on the rules we've covered) using this key word: parental control. Include a topic and central point.
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Open Ended
Rewrite this thesis statement to include a topic, central point, AND main ideas.
College students can learn how to handle stress if they follow my advice.
Developing a thesis statement
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