1. How to write a thesis statement

2. 1)Brainstorm the topic Dogs 2)Narrow the Topic German Shepherds 3)Take a Position on the Topic German Shepherds are the best dog 4)Use Specific Language You can’t get a better breed of dog than a registered AKC German Shepherd

3. 5.)Make an assertion based on clearly stated support. Because German Shepherds are intelligent, easily trained dogs, they are the best dog to have as a guard dog as well as being a loyal companion for a family.

4. A good thesis statement will usually include the following four attributes: 1.take on a subject upon which reasonable people could disagree 2.deal with a subject that can be adequately treated given the nature of the assignment 3. express one main idea 4.assert your conclusions about a subject

5. Does this work with our thesis on dogs? Because German Shepherds are intelligent, easily trained dogs, they are the best dog to have as a guard dog as well as being a loyal companion for a family. 1.take on a subject upon which reasonable people could disagree 2.deal with a subject that can be adequately treated given the nature of the assignment 3. express one main idea 4.assert your conclusions about a subject

6. How to tell a strong thesis from a weak one A strong thesis statement – Takes some sort of stand – Justifies discussion – Expresses one main idea – Is specific

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8. Takes Some Sort of Stand There are some negative and positive aspects to the Banana Herb Tea Supplement. (weak) Better: Because Banana Herb Tea Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the loss of muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential danger to customers.

9. Justifies Discussion My family is an extended family. (weak because it is just an observation) Better: While most American families would view 12 children as a as a threat to the nuclear family structure, many Iranian families, like my own, believe that these marriages help reinforce kinship ties in an extended family.

10. Expresses One Main Idea Companies need to exploit the marketing potential of the Internet, and Web pages can provide both advertising and customer support. (too confusing) Better: Because the Internet is filled with tremendous marketing potential, companies should exploit this potential by using Web pages that offer both advertising and customer support. Hint a strong thesis contains words like because, since, so, although, unless, and however

11. Be Specific A paper on hunger: World hunger has many causes and effects. (too general) Better: Hunger persists in Glandelinia because jobs are scarce and farming in the infertile soil is rarely profitable.