1. MLA Formatting Hello, I’m lito Thesis Statements

2. What is a Thesis Statement? The Point The Main Event 1 Sentence (To Rule Them All)

3. Types of Thesis Statements Analytical – Breakdown & Evaluation Expository – Identify & Explain Narrative – Character + Plot = Theme Argumentative – Claim & Prove

4. Types of Thesis Statements Analytical Thesis Example An analysis of the college admission process reveals one challenge facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds. – Explains the analysis of the college admission process – Explains the challenge facing admissions counselors

5. Types of Thesis Statements Expository Thesis Example The life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers. – Explains how students spend their time studying, attending class, and socializing with peers

6. Types of Thesis Statements Narrative Thesis Example My life did not begin until I learned to write an essay in the 9 th grade; suddenly, I understood my family, friends, and the world around me. – Explains how the narrator learned to write an essay, and how it changed her perception of the world around her

7. Types of Thesis Statements Argumentative Thesis Example High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness. – Presents an argument and gives evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college

8. When Should I Write a Thesis Statement? First (Sort Of) And then revise…

9. Drafting the Thesis: The Rhetorical Situation Topic Audience Genre Style Opportunity Research The Writer Purpose

10. Drafting the Thesis: The Assignment Summary Argument Narrative Evaluation Analysis Response Examination/I nvestigation Observation Writing Strategies

11. What Makes a Strong Thesis Statement? Specific & Clear Argumentative & Arguable Supported End of 1 st Paragraph

12. Should I Change My Thesis Statement? Yes! (Sort Of) The Research Question vs. The Working Thesis

13. Research Question > Working Thesis Statement > Revised Thesis Statement Research Question Revised Thesis Working Thesis Should employers monitor their employees’ activities in the workplace? Employers should not monitor their employees’ online activities because electronic surveillance can compromise workers’ privacy. Although companies often have legitimate concerns that lead them to monitor employees’ Internet usage–from expensive security breaches to reduced productivity–the benefits of electronic surveillance are outweighed by its costs to employees’ privacy and autonomy.

14. Outlines! Dun Dun Dun Why do I need an Outline? What’s the point if it’s all going to change?

15. Like a Friend in Need, Your Thesis Needs Support: Challenge Sources, Facts, Examples, Evidence Background information & context Explaining terms or concepts Lending authority to your argument Anticipating & Countering Objections or Interpretations CHALLENGE!

16. Revising Thesis Statements How much should I revise? – Depends on: Time Assignment Research Opinion

17. Tips for Revising your Thesis & Outline (Topic Sentences) One Page Outline 1 st Draft 2 nd Draft Final Draft

18. Works Cited Hacker, Diane, and Nancy Sommers. A Writer’s Reference. 7 th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2011. Print. The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue U, 2013. Web. 1 Mar. 2013.