1. Thesis Statements

2. Thesis Evaluation
Complete sentence.

3. Thesis Evaluation Complete sentence.
Says whether you agree or disagree with your research question.

4. Thesis Evaluation Complete sentence.
Says whether you agree or disagree with your research question.
Gives three reasons why.

5. Thesis Evaluation Complete sentence.
Says whether you agree or disagree with your research question.
Gives three reasons why.
Well written and clear.

6. Thesis Evaluation Complete sentence.
Says whether you agree or disagree with your research question.
Gives three reasons why.
Well written and clear.
Avoids first and second person.

7. Thesis Evaluation Complete sentence.
Says whether you agree or disagree with your research question.
Gives three reasons why.
Well written and clear.
Avoids first and second person.
Examples are clear but do not give too much detail.

8. Sample Thesis #1
Topic: internet privacy

9. Sample Thesis #1
Topic: internet privacy Thesis Statement: Is needed more because you could get your credit card stolen or have your photo posted without you knowing that it was up there.

10. Sample Thesis #2
Topic: gun control

11. Sample Thesis #2
Topic: gun control Thesis Statement: You shouldn’t have a gun because over 3000 people die every year from guns, children can accidentally get them from you, and 1 of every 500 people who buys a gun commits a murder.

12. Sample Thesis #2
Topic: gun control Thesis Statement: Needs Fixing: …over 3000 people die from guns every year…

13. Sample Thesis #2
Topic: gun control Thesis Statement: Needs Fixing: …over 3000 people die from guns every year… Fixed: …guns kill many people every year…

14. Sample Thesis #3
Topic: capital punishment

15. Sample Thesis #3
Topic: capital punishment Thesis Statement: Capital punishment is wrong because innocent people are put to death, it does not stop people from committing crimes, and it can be racist.

16. Your Thesis Your argument (keep it simple):
example: capital punishment is wrong

17. Your Thesis Your argument (keep it simple):
example: capital punishment is wrong
Main Points:
- example: innocent people are put to death