Eapp Week 4
Eapp Week 4
Eapp Week 4
HUMSS UPDATES
August 27 , 2024
Agenda
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Review Activity on Discussion Activity Activity
Summarizing
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Thesis
Statement
Identifying Thesis Statement and Outline
Reading Text
Thesis Statement
Definition
A thesis statement is the controlling idea that you will develop in
your paper.
This can be found usually at the end of an introduction. A thesis
statement can be one
sentence. However, if necessary, it can also be two or three
sentences.
Identifying Thesis Statement and Outline
Reading Text
Elements of a Thesis Statement
1. Topic. The topic of your paper.
2. Argument/Claim. This depends on the type of paper you
are writing. If it is an argumentative paper, then this should
express your opinion. If it is a research
or explanatory paper, this should explain the purpose of your
paper.
3. Evidence. The support for your argument/claim.
Identifying Thesis Statement and Outline
Reading Text
If you already have these three elements, you can combine them to create
your thesis
statement.
Example 1: (argumentative)
1. Topic – The Harry Potter book series
2. Argument – stole many fantastical elements from The Lord of the
Rings series
3. Evidence – giant spiders, dangerous hooded undead creatures
(Dementors and Nazgul), and a wise mentor.
Identifying Thesis Statement and Outline
Reading Text
The Harry Potter book series stole many fantastical
elements from the Lord of the Rings series.