1. Writing a Thesis Statement By Robyn Allaby

2. Writing a Thesis “Have you something to do tomorrow, do it today” Ben Franklin Start with your thesis statement. It can be hard to write, but once it is complete, the rest of the essay is quite easy to write.

3. Thesis Statement The thesis statement is like a road sign. It tells the reader what the essay is about and where you are going with your topic. It is a map of your essay.

4. Thesis Facts It must be the last sentence in the first paragraph. It must be the last sentence in the first paragraph. It is the most important sentence in your entire essay. It is the most important sentence in your entire essay. In one sentence, you must include your position and reasons. In one sentence, you must include your position and reasons. (but most importantly, it is the first thing that your reader will look for in your essay. If you have a good thesis, you will no doubt, make a favorable impression on your reader. (but most importantly, it is the first thing that your reader will look for in your essay. If you have a good thesis, you will no doubt, make a favorable impression on your reader.

6. Let’s look at a thesis statement: I strongly believe that I strongly believe that smoking should be smoking should be banned in public places banned in public places because smoke pollutes because smoke pollutes the environment, the environment, contaminates our lungs, contaminates our lungs, and smells terrible. and smells terrible. Note: The thesis is one sentence composed of two parts.

7. Let’s look at a poor thesis statement: I believe teenagers should get paid minimum wage because they do the same amount of work, equal labor rights, and they need the money. I believe teenagers should get paid minimum wage because they do the same amount of work, equal labor rights, and they need the money. In this thesis statement the reasons are not parallel, which means they are not in the same grammatical form. Do your best to improve this sentence, then take a look at the next slide. In this thesis statement the reasons are not parallel, which means they are not in the same grammatical form. Do your best to improve this sentence, then take a look at the next slide.

8. Improved version: I believe teenagers should get paid minimum wage because teenage workers do the same amount of work, enjoy equal labor rights, and need the money. I believe teenagers should get paid minimum wage because teenage workers do the same amount of work, enjoy equal labor rights, and need the money. There is parallel structure with the verbs do, enjoy and need. There is parallel structure with the verbs do, enjoy and need.

9. Another example: Maya Angelou is an accomplished African-American author. While growing up, she suffered tremendous hardship. Some of her most difficult life experiences are portrayed in novels and poems such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Still I Rise. Her written works often include strong themes such as perseverance through trials, love for family, and passionate optimism. Maya Angelou is an accomplished African-American author. While growing up, she suffered tremendous hardship. Some of her most difficult life experiences are portrayed in novels and poems such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Still I Rise. Her written works often include strong themes such as perseverance through trials, love for family, and passionate optimism. The thesis statement comes at the end of the introductory paragraph. The sentence tells the reader that he/she can expect to read more about how Maya Angelou expresses these themes in her writing. The thesis statement comes at the end of the introductory paragraph. The sentence tells the reader that he/she can expect to read more about how Maya Angelou expresses these themes in her writing.

10. Don’t State the Obvious In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of long term drug use. In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of long term drug use. Long term drug use can have disastrous effects on one’s marriage, career, and health. Long term drug use can have disastrous effects on one’s marriage, career, and health.

11. Don’t State the Obvious Another example This essay will discuss some ways teachers can fight teenage drug abuse. This essay will discuss some ways teachers can fight teenage drug abuse. Teachers can fight teenage drug abuse by educating young people on its dangers and by being good role models. Teachers can fight teenage drug abuse by educating young people on its dangers and by being good role models.

12. Good example: The problem of pollution in major cities can be alleviated by limiting the number of cars allowed to drive on city streets and creating more efficient public transportation systems. The problem of pollution in major cities can be alleviated by limiting the number of cars allowed to drive on city streets and creating more efficient public transportation systems.

13. 3 possible thesis statements for Gattaca I judge the world of Gattaca as __________ because of ________, ________, and ________. I judge the world of Gattaca as __________ because of ________, ________, and ________. The world of Gattaca is ____________ because of ________, ________ and ________. The world of Gattaca is ____________ because of ________, ________ and ________. ________, ________, and ________ contribute to the __________ of Gattaca. ________, ________, and ________ contribute to the __________ of Gattaca.