WEEK 6 WRITING AN ESSAY -Thesis Statements-

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WEEK 6 WRITING AN ESSAY -Thesis Statements- 2013-2014 Fall Semester RPW 305 WEEK 6 WRITING AN ESSAY -Thesis Statements-

What is the thesis? Your thesis is the basic stand you take, the opinion you express, the point you make about your limited subject. It’s your controlling idea, tying together and giving direction to all other separate elements in your paper.

It states the topic/subtopics The thesis statement The most important sentence in the introduction It states the topic/subtopics of the essay so that the reader knows the main idea of the paper. It is specific.

PRACTICE 1 - A (Study Pack p.14) 1. Beginning in World War II and continuing through the period of economic boom, the status of women in Xanadu has changed remarkably. Pattern of organization: ________________________________ 2. Although the status of women in Xanadu has improved remarkably in recent years, it is still very low when compared to the status of women in the countries of the industrial world. time sequence (chronological order) comparison/contrast

PRACTICE 1 - B (Study Pack p.14) 1. The status of women in Xanadu has changed remarkably in recent years due to increased educational opportunities and changes in the country’s laws. Probable number of body paragraphs: ____________ 2. The status of women in Xanadu has improved remarkably in recent years in the areas of economic independence, political rights, educational opportunities, and social status. 2 4

Body paragraphs Comparison/contrast Logical division of ideas The body paragraphs in an essay are like the supporting sentences in a paragraph. They are the place to develop your topic and prove your points. You should organize body paragraphs according to some sort of pattern, such as Comparison/contrast Logical division of ideas Chronological order Sometimes, depending on your topic, you will need to use a combination of patterns.

ECONOMICS Explain the three causes of inflation. AGRICULTURE/LANDSCAPE DESIGN Describe the basic types of soils and what additives are needed U.S. HISTORY Discuss the causes of the civil war BUSINESS Explain the three main forms of business organization. HEALTH SCIENCES Describe the various classes of drugs used to treat depression.

Logical division of ideas A basic pattern for essays is logical division of ideas. In this pattern, you divide your topic into subtopics and then discuss each subtopic in a separate paragraph. Logical division is an appropriate pattern for explaining causes, reasons, types, kinds, qualities, methods, advantages, and disadvantages.

THREE KEYS Here are three keys to organizing a logical division essay. Divide your topic into subtopics, and then discuss each subtopic in a separate paragraph. 2. Write a thesis statement that indicates logical division. 3. Use transitions between paragraphs to guide your reader from one subtopic to the next.

Thesis Statements for Logical Division of Ideas The thesis statement of a logical division essay often indicates the number of subtopics: Native Americans have made valuable contributions to modern U.S. culture in four main areas. Inflation has three causes.

The thesis statement may even name the specific subtopics: Native Americans have made many valuable contributions to modern U.S. culture in the areas of language, art, food, and government. Inflation has three causes: excessive government spending, unrestrained consumer borrowing, and an increase in the supply of paper money.

Paired conjunctions (both. and, not only Paired conjunctions (both ... and, not only .... but also) are an especially effective way to list two subtopics: Young people in my culture have less freedom than young people in the Unites States not only in their choice of lifestyle but also in their choice of careers. Puppies, like children, need both love and discipline to become responsible members of society.

A colon (:) is often useful before lists of two, three, or more subtopics in a thesis statement: Young people in my culture have less freedom than young people in the Unites States in three areas: where they live, whom they marry, and what their job is. The Father of Psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, believed that the human mind had three separate parts: the id, the ego, and the superego.

PRACTICE 2-A (Study Pack pp.16-17) Check (√) the thesis statements that suggest logical division as a method of organization. The following sentences suggest logical division of ideas pattern: 3 4 5 7 10

PRACTICE 2-B (Study Pack pp.17-18) Analyze the following thesis statements. Step 1: Locate the main topic and the subtopics in each of the following thesis statements. Step 2: Draw a box around the topic. Step 3: Underline the subtopics. Step 4: Draw a circle around the words or punctuation marks that introduce the subtopics.

PRACTICE 2-B (Study Pack p.17) The first one has been done for you as an example.

PRACTICE 2-B (Study Pack p.17)

PRACTICE 2-B (Study Pack p.17)

PRACTICE 2-B (Study Pack p.17)

PRACTICE 2-B (Study Pack p.17)

Thesis Statement *Pitfalls *Pitfall: Problem Problem 1: The thesis is too general Problem 2: The thesis makes a simple announcement. Problem 3: The thesis states an obvious fact. A thesis is the most important sentence in your essay, so write it with special thought and care. Avoid these common problems:

Thesis Statement Pitfalls * See pages 18-19 of your study pack for examples.

Transition Signals for Logical Division of Ideas Transition Words or Phrases first, first of all, second, third, etc. next, last, finally also, in addition, moreover, furthermore First, excessive government spending can lead o inflation. In addition, unrestrained consumer borrowing can cause inflationary tendencies. Finally, an increase in the supply of paper money gives rise to inflation. Coordinators and both ... and not only ... but also Both an increase in the supply of paper money and unrestrained consumer borrowing can cause inflationary tendencies. To lose weight, one must not only exercise regularly but also eat wisely. Others the first cause, reason, factor, etc. the/a second problem, reason, important factor, etc. one problem, reason, important factor, etc. another way, reason, disadvantage, etc. an additional problem, result, etc. In addition to math and science, ... A second cause is an increase in the supply of paper money. Regular exercise is one way to get fit and lose weight. In addition to government spending, unrestrained consumer borrowing can cause inflationary tendencies.

ORGANIZATION (p.21) Examine the given paragraph and answer the questions. How many reasons does the writer give for not having credit card? Which sentence tells you the number? - The writer gives three reasons. The first (topic) sentence tells the number of reasons. Circle the words and phrases that signal each new reason. - The first reason, The second reason, The third reason How does the writer support each reason? - The writer supports each reason with examples.