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Thesis statements

Introductions

Conclusions

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On a sheet of paper, briefly explain which of thefollowing items presents the most difficulty

for you as a writer.

Thesis statements

Introductions Conclusions

Where do you stand?

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Where do you stand? Go to the board with the item that presents the

most difficulty for you.

Discuss your issue with the others who have alsochosen this item as most difficult.

As a group, decide which reasons are the mostcommon.

Write 2-3 of them on the board.

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What is a thesis statement?

A one- or two-sentence summary of a papers

content Serves as an assertion about essays content

Highlights all main topics covered in essay

What is its purpose?

It establishes a focus

Establishes a basis on which to include or

exclude information Forecasts authors discussion

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What are the components of a thesis statement?

Makes an assertion/claim about essay topic Dont be wishy-washy!

Specific

Dont be too broad!

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What is a working thesis?

Hypothesis about topic or a claim intended tobe made

After drafting, success of working thesis can beevaluated

Working thesis statements CHANGE!

What is its purpose?

Help guide research If unable to prove through research, must

change and alter this assertion

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Name and describe three types of thesis

statements.

Explanatory thesis Call for information, not analysis

Fuel-cell technology has emerged as a

promising approach to developing energy-efficient vehicles.

Mildly argumentative thesis

Reports, some analysis and judgment

To reduce our dependence on nonrenewablefossil fuel, the federal government shouldencourage the development of fuel-cell

vehicles.

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Name and describe three types of thesis

statements.

Strongly argumentative thesis Call for information, analysis, and a firm

point of view

The federal government shouldsubsidizethe development of fuel-cell vehicles aswell as the hydrogen infrastructure neededto support them; otherwise, the United

Stateswill be increasingly vulnerable torecession and other economic dislocationsresulting from our dependence on thecontinued flow of foreign oil.

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Exercise 3.1 Drafting Thesis

Statements (pg. 80, 12th edition)

In groups of three

use the given topic to draft three thesesstatements:

one explanatory,

one mildly argumentative

one strongly argumentative.Write on post-it notes

TOPIC child stars

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Miley Cyruss image, technique, and inappropriateacts contributed to her performance at the VMAs.

Miley Cyrus should not have performed at the VMAsbecause of her image, techniques, andinappropriate acts.

Mily Cyrus definitely should be banned fromperforming publicly because of her awful image,atrocious techniques, and inappropriate acts at the

VMAs.

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What are some strategies for writing introductions?

Quotation Give quote and explain how it elucidates topic

Historical Review Background info so that reader can follow issue

Review of a Controversy Like historical, but shows why issue is debated

From General to Specific Takes reader from what they know to more detailed info

leading to essays specific topic

Anecdote and Illustration Funny, touching, or otherwise appropriate story

Question Ask simple question that isnt all that simple to answer

Statistics

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Intro format suggestion

Opener

Background information

Thesis statement

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What are some strategies for writing conclusions?

Statement of subjects significance

How essay applies to greater world Call for further research

What needs to still be considered (often done inscientific essays)

Solution/recommendation Essays about problems/controversy can give what

should be done

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What are some strategies for writing conclusions?

Anecdote

Tell a story so that readers discover significance toanother source

Quotation Helps gain authority and credibility

Question Calls on readers to assume an active role by offering

their own answers

Speculation Get the reader thinking about possibilities

Consider what might happen as well as what hashappened

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Conclusion format suggestion

Summarize points

Restate thesis

Final thought

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What are some strategies that will help ease the

area in which you have difficulty?

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