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Eapp Thesis Statement

This document discusses the importance of thesis statements and how to write them effectively. It defines a thesis statement as the overall idea or argument of an academic text. A good thesis statement is framed as a declarative sentence, is focused by providing two or more supporting points, and sets clear boundaries by limiting the scope of the topic. It provides examples of strong and weak thesis statements and tests the reader's understanding by asking them to rewrite thesis statements according to the guidelines provided.

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319 views20 pages

Eapp Thesis Statement

This document discusses the importance of thesis statements and how to write them effectively. It defines a thesis statement as the overall idea or argument of an academic text. A good thesis statement is framed as a declarative sentence, is focused by providing two or more supporting points, and sets clear boundaries by limiting the scope of the topic. It provides examples of strong and weak thesis statements and tests the reader's understanding by asking them to rewrite thesis statements according to the guidelines provided.

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OBJECTIVE

•To state the thesis


statement of an
academic text.
THESIS STATEMENT TOPIC
•Overall idea or •Main idea of
argument of your
the paragraph
work.
•General statement •Has one
that presents supporting
essentials points point
with two
LET’S TRY!
•Write THS if the sentence
is a thesis statement and
ToS if a topic sentence.
•Automated elections should be
improved to minimize fraud,
facilitate faster turnout, and
maximize voter participation.
•The lakes of Laguna are grand
spectacles worth seeing.
•Creating comics involves several
•Despite some risks, online
business can be sustainable
models for doing business
since they minimize operation
cost and provide greater
options for consumers.
A GOOD
THESIS
STATEMENT
HAS SEVERAL
QUALITIES
1. FRAMED AS
DECLARATIVE
SENTENCE
STATEMENT FORM
EXAMPLES

•Poor: What is plagiarism?


•Improved Version: Plagiarism
can be explained from
cultural and socio-political
perspectives.
2. IT IS
FOCUSED.
PROVIDES SUPPORTING POINTS
EXAMPLES

•Poor: An effective local gov’t


unit should have good
communication facilities and
efficient resource management
programs since these initiatives
EXAMPLES
Improved Version: Effective
dissemination of
information and efficient
resource management are
indicators of effective local
CLEAR
BOUNDARI
ES
SETS LIMITATIONS
EXAMPLES
•Poor: Guitar playing skills can be
improved if dedicated and there are
sessions devoted to technique and
investments on good equipment
must be considered since these will
be influential in performing in front
EXAMPLES
Improved Version: Excellent
guitar playing requires
countless hours of practice,
strategic decisions in
purchasing equipment, and
PONDER ON THIS!

•Why is it important
to get the thesis
statement of an
TEST YOUR
UNDERSTANDING
•Take a look at the following thesis statements and re-write
them correctly on the lines below. Remember that a
complete thesis statement must have more than just a
topic- it should also state the position or opinion of the
author on that topic. Be guided with the rubric.
•1 point-Correct grammar and structure
•2 points-Able to defend and cite authorities to prove
claims
SEATWORK
•This is a dangerous practice which
should not be continued.
•Air pollution is caused in part by fossil
fuel emissions, which are given off by
gasoline burning vehicles.

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