1. A no hassle formula for construction
Thesis Statement
A no hassle formula for construction

2. Formula for Forming the Thesis Statement:
Specific subject + Specific stand/position
+ Supporting points = Thesis statement

3. Specific subject:
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Massillon, Ohio

4. Specific Stand/Position:
Is one of Stark County, Ohio’s, showpieces

5. Supporting points/points for discussion:
Gothic architecture
Beautiful stained glass windows
4,000 pipe organ

6. Formula for Forming the Thesis Statement:
Specific subject + Specific stand/position
+ Supporting points = Thesis statement

7. Thesis Statement
With its soaring Gothic architecture, beautiful stained glass windows and 4,000 pipe organ, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Massillon, Ohio, is one of Stark County’s showpieces, drawing not only local worshippers but visitors from throughout the county, across the country and around the globe.

8. How will my paper play out?
Introduction: Hook, background, thesis statement
Paragraph 1+: Gothic architecture
Paragraph 2+: Stained glass windows
Paragraph 3+: Pipe organ
Paragraph 4: Worshippers and visitors (numbers, etc.)
Conclusion: Summarize; revisit thesis; concluding remarks