This document discusses creating strong inquiries for investigations. It emphasizes that questions should address problems important to specific groups like children, teachers, students, alumni, and the elderly. The document also defines a thesis statement as the main idea and opinion about the subject of an essay that must be present in the introduction and acts as the glue that holds the essay together. It provides an example investigation question about proms in Charleston, Mississippi and an accompanying thesis statement answering that question.
12. THESIS STATEMENT Sample Investigation Question: Why are there two proms in Charleston, Mississippi? Sample Thesis Statement: Outdated beliefs, fear, and ignorance are three causes of racially separated proms in Charleston. Your thesis is the answerto your research question.
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