How to Develop a Thesis Statement Thesis Statements How to Develop a Thesis Statement

How to develop a thesis statement? Select a topic, narrow down if needed Ask an interesting question about the topic Brainstorm for possible questions; ask others for help Answer question; give reason why its true or reason for your opinion Check thesis statement: Does the thesis statement fit the sample thesis statement formula? What you plan to argue + how you plan to argue it Or Specific topic + attitude/angle/argument

Example 1, Topic: Thesis Statements Question When completing a research paper, why are these statements needed?

Thesis Statements Answer (Working thesis statement) Thesis statements are needed to provide a scope, purpose and direction for the paper.

Thesis Statements Check thesis statement: Does the thesis statement fit the sample thesis statement formula? Thesis statements are needed What you plan to argue to provide a scope, purpose and direction for the paper. How you plan to argue it

Example 2, Television Violence and Children Question What are the effects of television on children?

Television Violence and Children Answer (Working thesis statement) Violence on television increases aggressive behavior in preschool children.

Television Violence and Children Check thesis statement: Does the thesis statement fit the sample thesis statement formula? Violence on television Specific topic increases aggressive behavior in preschool children. Argument

Group Exercise Topics Rules in the classroom Driving age Children and the internet Legalizing assisted suicides Poverty and crime Impact of prison as punishment School violence Use of technology in classroom