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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective thesis statement. It explains that a thesis statement should be a single sentence found at the end of the introduction that reflects the assignment prompt and declares an answer. While a thesis can take different forms such as an argument, interpretation, or opinion, it should communicate a clear and specific central idea or claim about the topic, often including supporting details. An effective thesis guides the reader through the paper by giving an overview of the main points to be discussed in the body paragraphs.

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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective thesis statement. It explains that a thesis statement should be a single sentence found at the end of the introduction that reflects the assignment prompt and declares an answer. While a thesis can take different forms such as an argument, interpretation, or opinion, it should communicate a clear and specific central idea or claim about the topic, often including supporting details. An effective thesis guides the reader through the paper by giving an overview of the main points to be discussed in the body paragraphs.

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    This document provides guidance on writing an effective thesis statement. It explains that a thesis statement should be a single sentence found at the end of the introduction that reflects the assignment prompt and declares an answer. While a thesis can take different forms such as an argument, interpretation, or opinion, it should communicate a clear and specific central idea or claim about the topic, often including supporting details. An effective thesis guides the reader through the paper by giving an overview of the main points to be discussed in the body paragraphs.

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    Writing a Thesis Statement

    A THESIS statement is your whole essay condensed (most often) into one sentence and is most
    commonly found at the end of your introduction. Your thesis needs to reflect the assignment you
    are working on by declaring an answer to the question being asked of you from the prompt.

    While a thesis is commonly an argument, it can also be an interpretation of an issue (the death
    penalty), an informative statement (educating the reader on an issue), or an opinion to be supported
    with evidence, examples, and details.

    A Good Thesis:
    ● communicates a specific idea about the topic your essay will cover (claim)
    ● often suggests the writer’s tone or attitude about the main point/claim
    ● Includes details in support of the claim (often three or more)
    ● Can include a counter claim

    A thesis should make a specific point, be narrow enough to meet your word/page limit, and
    guide the reader through the paper.

    Be Specific
    ● Try not to state something obvious: In this essay, I will discuss Romeo and Juliet. Be more
    specific about what you will discuss or what point you want to make.
    ● Avoid stating a fact: Romeo and Juliet is a play about star-crossed lovers. This is accurate
    information, but it does not make a point about the play.
    ● Avoid making a general observation: “Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an interesting play.”
    (What about the play makes it interesting? Again, what specific point are you trying to
    make?)

    Be Narrow Enough
    The focus of your paper as stated in the thesis needs to comfortably fit your page length. For
    example, three pages isn't enough space to write an adequate paper on the complete works of
    Shakespeare. However, in three pages you could write about a passage, a character, or a theme
    from the play. Focus on your point!

    Guide the Reader


    ● A strong thesis often gives the reader a preview of your ideas: e.g. “The death penalty
    should be abolished because it is inhumane, a drain on state and federal funds, and
    sometimes results in the death of innocent people.”
    ● The topic sentences in your body paragraphs should refer back to and support your thesis.

    There are two parts to a thesis. The first part states the topic and position on the topic. The
    second part clarifies which points will be developed throughout the body of the essay.

    Sample Thesis:
    Apples are a healthy choice because they have essential nutrients, are available in a wide range of
    Topic of the essay Point 1 Point 2

    flavors and textures, and can be readily obtained.


    Point 3

    Compare and Contrast:

    When deciding whether to attend a college close to home or far away, it is helpful to
    consider living expenses, cost of tuition, and emotional support.

    Through analysis and comparison of the yearly salary, amount of work hours in a week, job
    security, advancement in a field, and overall happiness in what you do, choosing a major
    becomes easier.

    Literary Analysis:
    In Kate Chopin’s “The Storm,” the forces of Mother Nature, human nature, and desire create a work
    of fiction that portrays adultery in a casual, non-judgmental light.

    Poetry Explication:
    The words, images, and metaphors in Wordworth’s “Daffodils” allow the speaker to express an
    optimistic attitude about life.

    Research:
    New research suggests that interviewing prospective employees without initially reviewing their
    resume results in more effective hiring.

    Argumentative:
    The death penalty should be abolished because some prisoners on death row are innocent, it costs
    more to execute someone than to hold a person in jail, and convicts can have a chance to give back
    to the community.

    NOTE: Your thesis will most likely change over the course of the writing process. While you may
    have to start with a working thesis to help narrow your essay’s topic, research and revision of your
    topic should also be shown in your final draft’s thesis.

    San Antonio College Writing Center | 210-486-1433 v.1.1.16

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