1.2 Argumentative Thesis Statement

Outline of this lesson:

• Review the concept and basic features of a "thesis statement"
• Compare and select effective thesis statements (debatable, specific, and focused), and give reasons why they are effective
• Revise ineffective thesis statements
• Compose an argumentative thesis statement

A. Thesis Statement: Concept

Handout 1: Sample Academic Introductions

PowerPoint: Review of Thesis Statement 



 B. Features of an Effective Thesis Statement

Handout 2: Example Thesis Statement Handout
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C. Ineffective Thesis Statements: Let's Revise Them!

Writer's Help 2.0 Materials:
1. Revising a thesis that is too factual
2. Revising a thesis that is merely a question
3. Revising a thesis that is too broad
4. Revising a thesis that is too narrow
5. Revising a thesis that is too vague


D. Thesis Sample Worksheet

Handout 3: Thesis Sample Worksheet
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