1. Thesis Statement Examples

2. Bad: Russia and China both gained freedom from Mongol domination. O.K.: The recovery of Russia and China after the Mongols had many similarities and differences. Better: When Russia and China recovered from Mongol domination, they had similar political goals but different cultural goals.

3. Even Better: Although both Russia and China built strong centralized governments after breaking free from the Mongols, Russia imitated the culture and technology of Europe while China became isolated and built upon its own foundations.

4. Tip: Key words Words such as whereas, while, even though, and although suggest that a contrast will follow. Although highly skilled and low-skilled immigrants have different backgrounds and immigrate for different reasons, the United States can benefit from their presence in the country.

5. Tip: Outline Look at your outline for the main sections of your paper. Try to include “titles” of those sections in your thesis. Outline: II. Cultural background III. Reasons for coming IV. Affects on the U.S. Thesis: – Although highly skilled and low-skilled immigrants have different backgrounds and immigrate for different reasons, the United States can benefit from their presence in the country.

6. Make this statement better Frogs and toads have several similarities and differences. (Imagine you know some of the similarities and differences.) Outline: II. Appearance III. Location IV. Behavior