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What is a thesis?
It is one sentence.
It states the main idea or argument of your essay.
It is typically placed at the end of the introductory paragraph.
It lets your reader know what to expect.
It is the basis for your entire essay.
Think of the thesis as the answer to the questions your paper explores.
One way to develop a thesis statement is to write opinions you have about the topic.
Begin with: I think that and complete the sentence with your opinion.
Then remove I think that and the remaining words make a possible thesis statement.
E.g. Topic: food
I think that a vegetarian diet is one of the best ways to lead a healthy life.
I think that government should restrict the use of chemicals in food production.
EXERCISES
1. For each of these topics, write 2-3 opinions beginning with I think that
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Now cross out I think that and choose the best thesis for each topic.
2. Mark the following theses: S (strong thesis), F (fact only weak thesis) or N (no clear
opinion weak thesis):