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The Thesis Statement




   Writing and Reading Center
    Moreno Valley Campus
What is a thesis statement?
 It is an arguable statement.
  It is a complete sentence that expresses your
position/opinion on a given topic.
  It narrows down your topic to a specific,
single focus of investigation.
 It establishes a direction for the entire paper.
 It is usually stated in your introduction.
What is not a thesis statement?
A thesis is never a question; it could be the answer to
a question.

A thesis is not an announcement of purpose.

A thesis is not simply a topic.

A thesis is not a fact.
Writing a Thesis
 A thesis has two parts
    Topic:   the main subject to be discussed in the essay
    Opinion: what the writer thinks about the main subject to
     be discussed (the topic)

   Topic: Community College Students
   Opinion: Work diligently to pass class, to transfer to
     universities, and to earn four-year degrees.
   Thesis: Community college students work diligently to pass
     class, to transfer to universities, and to earn four-year
     degrees.
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



  What causes violence in children?


                  Poor

     A thesis statement is not a question!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



  The purpose of my paper is to identify the
  causes of violence.

                   Poor

 A thesis is not an announcement of purpose!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



  The education system in the United States.



                   Poor

     A thesis statement is not just a topic!
Determine whether the following is a good or
            poor thesis statement


Teen pregnancy can be reduced with good
education, parental support, and birth control.




   Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



  I would like to discuss how teachers and
  students can develop better relationships.

                   Poor

 A thesis is not an announcement of purpose!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



  I had squash, tomatoes, and corn in my
  garden last year.

                  Poor

     A thesis statement is not too narrow!
Determine whether the following is a good or
            poor thesis statement


Vegetable gardening can be a frustrating hobby.




   Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



  Honesty and trust in the classroom.


                   Poor

     A thesis statement is not just a topic!
Determine whether the following is a good or
            poor thesis statement


Honesty and trust play an important role in
successful teacher-student relationships.




   Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement



 Advertising has bad effects on all of society.


                   Poor

      A thesis statement is not too broad!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement


  What can be done to reduce violence in
  schools? Who is to blame-- the parents,
  the schools, or society in general?

                   Poor

     A thesis statement is not a question!
Determine whether the following is a good or
           poor thesis statement


 Toy ads on television teach children to be
 greedy, competitive, and snobbish.




  Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
Where can you go for additional help
    with writing assignments?


          Writing Reading Center: HUM 232
          Meet with an Instructor on Duty
          Meet with a tutor
          Talk with your instructor
          Organize a study group

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Thesis2

  • 1. The Thesis Statement Writing and Reading Center Moreno Valley Campus
  • 2. What is a thesis statement? It is an arguable statement. It is a complete sentence that expresses your position/opinion on a given topic. It narrows down your topic to a specific, single focus of investigation. It establishes a direction for the entire paper. It is usually stated in your introduction.
  • 3. What is not a thesis statement? A thesis is never a question; it could be the answer to a question. A thesis is not an announcement of purpose. A thesis is not simply a topic. A thesis is not a fact.
  • 4. Writing a Thesis  A thesis has two parts  Topic: the main subject to be discussed in the essay  Opinion: what the writer thinks about the main subject to be discussed (the topic) Topic: Community College Students Opinion: Work diligently to pass class, to transfer to universities, and to earn four-year degrees. Thesis: Community college students work diligently to pass class, to transfer to universities, and to earn four-year degrees.
  • 5. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement What causes violence in children? Poor A thesis statement is not a question!
  • 6. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement The purpose of my paper is to identify the causes of violence. Poor A thesis is not an announcement of purpose!
  • 7. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement The education system in the United States. Poor A thesis statement is not just a topic!
  • 8. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement Teen pregnancy can be reduced with good education, parental support, and birth control. Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
  • 9. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement I would like to discuss how teachers and students can develop better relationships. Poor A thesis is not an announcement of purpose!
  • 10. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement I had squash, tomatoes, and corn in my garden last year. Poor A thesis statement is not too narrow!
  • 11. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement Vegetable gardening can be a frustrating hobby. Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
  • 12. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement Honesty and trust in the classroom. Poor A thesis statement is not just a topic!
  • 13. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement Honesty and trust play an important role in successful teacher-student relationships. Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
  • 14. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement Advertising has bad effects on all of society. Poor A thesis statement is not too broad!
  • 15. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement What can be done to reduce violence in schools? Who is to blame-- the parents, the schools, or society in general? Poor A thesis statement is not a question!
  • 16. Determine whether the following is a good or poor thesis statement Toy ads on television teach children to be greedy, competitive, and snobbish. Yes, a thesis statement reflects a position!
  • 17. Where can you go for additional help with writing assignments? Writing Reading Center: HUM 232 Meet with an Instructor on Duty Meet with a tutor Talk with your instructor Organize a study group