Writing a thesis_statement
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A thesis statement should: 1) Tell the reader what the writing is about 2) Indicate the writer's attitude about the subject 3) Make a contract that by the end, readers will understand the writer's view of the subject An effective thesis is restricted, unified, precise, and not a sentence fragment, question, or tentative statement. It does not include phrases like "I think" or "I believe." A working thesis exhibits the author, genre, title, topic, and evaluation while a final thesis fits into the introduction and may be revised as the essay progresses.
Writing a thesis_statement
- 1. Writing a Thesis Statement
- 2. What is a thesis statement? A thesis is a clear, concise statement of the writer’s assertion about the subject.
- 3. A thesis will… Tell the reader what this piece of writing is about Indicate the writer’s attitude about the subject Make a contract with readers: by the end of the essay, readers will understand why the writer thinks the way he/she does about the subject
- 4. An effective thesis… Is restricted, unified, and precise Must not be a sentence fragment Must not be a question Is not a tentative statement Does not contain phrases such as, “I think…” or “I believe…” or “I will write about…”
- 5. Composing a thesis The initial thesis statement you write will be a working thesis . The final thesis will be a version that will fit into your introduction.
- 6. Working Thesis A working thesis will exhibit five properties: 1. Author 2. Genre 3. Title 4. Topic 5. Evaluation of topic Example: In Robert Frost’s poem “Design,” white 1 2 3 4 represents life/death. 5
- 7. Essay Map In addition to author, genre, title, topic, and evaluation of topic that will be included in your thesis, you may also include an essay map. Example: In Robert Frost’s poem “Design,” the 1 2 3 white spider, moth, and flower represent a 6 6 6 cycle of life and death. 5
- 8. Final Thesis Your final thesis will probably not look exactly like your working thesis. In fact, it is a good idea to revise and polish your thesis statement as your essay progresses. This will allow your thesis to flow easily within your introduction.