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Thesis Statements

A single sentence that contains two main ideas Thesis Statement A single sentence that contains two main ideas A manageable subject A specific feeling or comment about that subject

Subject: Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Thesis Statement For Example: Subject: Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Specific Comment: The story is a charming reminder of the imagery world of children. Thesis Statement: Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a charming reminder of the imagery world of children.

Subject: The life of a typical high school student Thesis Statement For Example: Subject: The life of a typical high school student Specific Comment: High school students spend most of their time studying, attending, class, and socializing with peers. Thesis Statement: The life of a typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.

Thesis Statement The road map for your paper Is NOT a statement of absolute fact. It needs to be defended and argued. Should be specific Covers only what you will discuss in your paper Must be supported by evidence

Thesis Statement Does your thesis focus on a specific writing idea? Is the thesis stated in a clear, direct sentence or sentences? Is your thesis supported by the information you have gathered? Does the thesis suggest a pattern of development for your essay?