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Direction: Look for the words which are associated to thesis statement
and define them after extracting them from the crossword puzzle.
Stating the Thesis Statement of an Academic Text
 The thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a

research paper or essay. A thesis statement tells the reader what the
paper is about and helps guide the writer and keep his arguments or
ideas focused. It is a fact that the writer wants to prove or explain.
 Thesis statement usually appears at the conclusion of the
introductory paragraph of a paper. It offers a concise summary of the
main point or claim of the essay, concept paper, reaction paper,
position paper, reports, and research paper. Thesis statement is
usually expressed in one sentence, and statement may be reiterated
elsewhere. It contains the topic and the controlling idea.
 The topic sentence is different from the thesis statement. The thesis statement
tells what the entire paper is about. It is used to define the purpose of the paper, to
argue or to state a point. The topic sentence, however, shows only what the
paragraph is about. It is sometimes called the focus sentence in the paragraph.
 In academic writing, the thesis is often explicit; it is a sentence that forms part of
the paper and it is directly stated in the text. It may be found in the beginning of
the work, but not always–some types of academic writing leave the thesis until the
conclusion.
 Academic writing sometimes relies on implicit thesis statements, as well. Implicit
denotes something that is suggested or implied. The primary point of the paper is
not directly stated in the text. It is not a one-sentence thesis statement. Instead,
writers use facts, storylines or narratives, figures or statistics, etc. to support their
opinions, judgments and prove their stand.
 Thesis statement is developed, supported, and explained
in the course of the paper by means of examples and
evidence. Thesis statements help organize and develop
the body of the writing piece. They let readers know what
the writer’s statement is and what it is aiming to prove.
 DOs: What do I have to know when writing thesis statement?
Academic writing is clear, concise, focused, structured and backed up by

evidence. Its purpose is to aid the reader’s understanding. It has a
formal tone and style, nut it is not
complex and does not require the use of long sentences and
complicated vocabulary.
1. A thesis statement should consist of three parts: a context, subject
and a claim.
2. A thesis statement should be objectively proven.
3. A thesis statement should be debatable.
4. A thesis statement should reveal a perspective point.
 DON’Ts: What do I have to avoid when writing thesis statement?
1. A thesis statement must be a complete sentence, not a fragment.

2. A thesis statement should not be worded as a question.
3. A thesis statement neither be too broad nor too specific.
4. A thesis statement should not contain elements which are extraneous
or irrelevant to your paper.
5. A thesis statement should avoid phrases like I think and, in my
opinion, because they weaken the writer’s argument.
6. A thesis statement should not be a self-evident statement.
 Steps which you may do as suggested by
courses.lumenlearning.comto help you identify the thesis
statement of a text – be it explicit or implicit:
1. Read the whole work.
2. Write one or two sentences that summarize/s the article.
3. Look for a sentence or two (even a paragraph) in the article,
that says essentially the same thing as your summary.
4. If your summary is accurate, you will (probably) have found
the thesis statement.
Characteristics of a good thesis statement as listed by latech.edu:
1. A good thesis is not a title.
2. A good thesis is not an announcement of the subject.

ANNOUNCEMENT: NOT A THESIS : The subject of this essay is the
lack of advancement in agricultural technology support to ourfarmers.
THESIS STATEMENT: Our farmers lack the support in agricultural
technology
3. A good thesis is not a statement of absolute fact.
absolute FACT: NOT A THESIS
NOT GOOD – It is an absolute fact: Gravity is the fundamental force that
is responsible for interactions which occur because of mass between
matters and particles.
4. A good thesis is restricted. It deals with bite-size issues that narrow

down big ideas into more specific ones.
5. A good thesis is unified. The thesis expresses one major
idea about its subject.
6. A good thesis is specific.

POOR BETTER
• The world is in a terrible • Trade barriers contribute to
mess. International tensions.
• People are too selfish.
• Human selfishness is seen at its
worst during rush hour.
POOR BETTER
• The World Trade
• The World Trade Center is a
Center is impressive.
monument to human folly.
ANNOUNCEMENT: NOT A
THESIS
• I want to share some thoughts with you about our space
program.
THESIS STATEMENT
• Our space program is a waste of money.
TITLE: NOT A
THESIS
• Home and Schools
THESIS STATEMENT
Parents ought to participate more in
the education of their children.
Act. 1-A: Directions: Read the following situations and the two thesis
statements given for each. Choose the better thesis statement
1. Early on in life, people develop an admiration for heroes. In a well-
developed essay, discuss a person you admire and why you chose this
person.
A. One person I admire is Babe Ruth, who played baseball from 1914
until 1935.
B. One person I admire is Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player at all
time.
2. Discuss the social, political, and economic effects of World War II
on the United States.
A. World War II was a costly war that had a major impact on the
economy of the United States.
B. World War II not only affected the economy of the United States,
but also altered the role of American government and the American
people forever.
3. Discuss the effect of climate change and the vegetation on Sub-
Saharan Africa. Be sure to discuss the factors contributing to climate,
and the impact human activity has on the vegetation
A. Human activity is altering the vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa and

causing desertification, which will have devastating effects on the
people of the region.
B. Even though the climate and vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa varies

as a result of latitude and human activity, they are still the two most
important factors in determining the quality of life.
4. In South Asia, globalization has played a big role in the developing
economies of the region. Discuss the positive and negative effects of
globalization in one South Asian country.
A. Globalization in India has offered solutions to poverty for some and

created more severe poverty for others.
B. In India, globalization has meant new jobs for India’s emerging

middle class.
5. Discuss three physical features of Latin America and their
importance to the region.
A. The Andes Mountains, the Amazon River and Yucatan Peninsula

are the three most significant physical features of Latin America.
B. Three physical features found in Latin America are the Andes

Mountains, the Amazon
river, and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Act. 1- B. Write G next to each good thesis statement. Write
NG next to each statement that is not sufficiently restricted,
unified, or specific.
________1. The history of the United States is dominated by lust
for money.
________2. Common sense is sometimes the enemy of genius.
________3. British and American poets through the centuries have
vastly overrated the glories of romantic love.
________4. Thirst is harder to endure than hunger.
________5. Exercise is a worthwhile activity.

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Direction: Look for the words which are associated to thesis statement

 The thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a

Academic writing is clear, concise, focused, structured and backed up by

1. A thesis statement must be a complete sentence, not a fragment.

1. A good thesis is not a title.

2. A good thesis is not an announcement of the subject.

4. A good thesis is restricted. It deals with bite-size issues that narrow

6. A good thesis is specific.

A. Human activity is altering the vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa and

B. Even though the climate and vegetation of Sub-Saharan Africa varies

A. Globalization in India has offered solutions to poverty for some and

B. In India, globalization has meant new jobs for India’s emerging

A. The Andes Mountains, the Amazon River and Yucatan Peninsula

B. Three physical features found in Latin America are the Andes

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