How To Write A Three Part Thesis Statement by Mrs. Scruggs
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The document provides guidance on constructing a good thesis statement, noting it should be arguable, have three parts, and use parallel structure. It recommends choosing a topic that requires proving, then identifying three key points to argue. As an example thesis, it suggests arguing social networks are good for society by showing they connect people, educate people, and entertain people. Parallel structure is achieved by using the same verb form to start each key point.
How To Write A Three Part Thesis Statement by Mrs. Scruggs
- 2. A good thesis statement should •Be arguable •Have three parts •Be parallel in structure
- 3. So how do you do that?
- 4. Make it arguable • Don’t pick a topic or question that can be answered with a simple yes or no. You want something open-ended that you have to prove with your research!!
- 5. Use this graphic for three points • Sample: I want to argue that social network sites are good for kids and society. • Now I need to think of three points Social networks… (this is your broad idea or issue) Connect people (key point #1) Educate people (key point #2) Entertain people (key point #3)
- 6. How to make it parallel • Notice that each part of the prong starts with a verb in the same form. This is parallel structure Social networks… (this is your broad idea or issue) Connect people (key point #1) Educate people (key point #2) Entertain people (key point #3)
- 7. How to make it parallel • Notice that each part of the prong starts with a verb in the same form. This is parallel structure Social networks… (this is your broad idea or issue) Connect people (key point #1) Educate people (key point #2) Entertain people (key point #3)