1. How to write a thesis
By: Jorge Castillo

2. What’s a thesis?
A thesis statement is the position the student is going to take or the argument being made
The thesis must be able to be backed up by historical evidence and respond to ALL parts of the question.
At least one sentence
The thesis can make or break your whole essay thus it’s the most important part of the essay

3. A mistake in understanding the prompt could make the rest of a student’s effort in the essay almost worthless
One should read, reread, analyze, and reanalyze the prompt to ensure full understanding of the prompt
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE PROMPT
Prompt

4. A good lawyer acknowledges there is other evidence, but he or she is confident that there is stronger evidence to support his or her cause
Similarly when writing a thesis one should lean one way with a nod to the other side
How? Well a very effective thesis formula is X. However A, B therefore Y
X represents the strongest argument against your point
A and B are the two strongest points of your point
Y is your assertion on the overall prompt
How do you make a thesis?

5. Example
Prompt: Marijuana has been legalized in several states as of now. To what extent should marijuana be legalized in the entire U.S.A?
Thesis: Marijuana at times reaches underage kids ands result in several problems toward society, however the sale of Marijuana provides a state with immense tax revenue and can provide the user an enjoyable and fun time. Therefore while Marijuana can reach and affect adolescent kids negatively, it’s positives such as the tax revenue and an enjoyable experience far outweigh its negative consequences and should thus be legalized in the entire U.S.A.
Red- X
Purple- A
Blue- B
Green- Y