1. How to Develop a Thesis Statement
Thesis Statements
How to Develop a Thesis Statement

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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