Summary Chapter 2: Thesis Statement

1. Turabo University School of Human and Social Sciences Gurabo, Puerto Rico Summary Chapter 2: Thesis Statement Prof. Jackeline Martinez Rodriguez

2. Thesis statement

3. Writing a Thesis statement

4. Four characteristics of an effective thesis statement

5. Topic vs. Thesis statement

6. Example of an effective thesis statement 1

7. Now you try it • For each thesis statement on page 48, circle the topic and underline the focus.

8. Three characteristics of an effective thesis statement 2

9. Now you try it • Look at each research question and rough outline and then decide whether each thesis statement is a good answer to the research question page 49-51. • Does it include an appropriate focus? • Does it include an overview of supporting points? Circle OK or NOT OK and explain your reason.

10. Three characteristics of an effective thesis statement 3

11. 5 Common problems with thesis statements

12. Activity: identify parts of a thesis Identify the parts of a thesis statement. • Circle the topic • Underline the focus once • Underline the supporting points twice Page 57-58