How does a thesis statement differ from a topic?

A thesis statement is a specific claim summarizing the main point of an essay, while a topic is a general subject the essay will discuss.

A thesis statement is written at the end of an essay, while a topic is at the beginning

A thesis statement is longer than a topic

A thesis statement is optional, while a topic is required

What are the key components of a strong thesis statement?

Specific, debatable, clear indication of main points

Ambiguous, non-debatable, no clear direction

General, agreeable, unclear focus

Vague, uncontroversial, lack of main points

Explain the process of refining a thesis statement.

Review the initial statement, ensure specificity, consider audience and purpose, gather evidence, make revisions.

Avoid considering the audience and purpose

Refine the statement without evidence

Provide an example of a thesis statement for a research thesis on climate change.

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events is a clear indication of the impact of climate change on our planet.

Climate change has no significant impact on the environment.

The Earth's climate has always been changing, so current changes are not concerning.

Climate change is a hoax perpetuated by scientists for funding.

Discuss the role of a thesis statement in guiding the research process.

A thesis statement guides the research process by providing a clear focus and direction for the study.

A thesis statement is not necessary for guiding the research process

A thesis statement should be vague and open-ended

A thesis statement limits the scope of research

How can a thesis statement be revised to better align with the research findings?

Revise the thesis statement to directly reflect the research findings and conclusions.

Change the font size of the thesis statement

Include irrelevant information in the thesis statement

Remove all references to the research findings in the thesis statement

What is the significance of the thesis statement in the overall structure of a research thesis?

The thesis statement is significant as it sets the tone and guides the overall structure of the research thesis.

The thesis statement should be placed at the end of the research thesis.

The thesis statement is only important for the introduction of the research thesis.

The thesis statement is irrelevant and can be omitted from the research thesis.

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

This is a strong thesis statement.

This is NOT a strong thesis statement.

Which of the following thesis statements is too broad?

School uniforms should be mandatory in all schools to promote discipline and unity.

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement that identifies a main idea?

Addressing global warming requires a global effort because it poses significant risks to health, ecosystems, and economies worldwide.

Many people think that global warming is a problem.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is important to laugh.

Laughter is a necessity to have in life since it brightens many people's days and is the key to true happiness.

It is important to laugh because life would just be boring without it.

Humor is vital in life because it makes you happy and smile more.

Humor makes everyone feel happy and is the key to true happiness.

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Writing Strong Thesis Statements for Research Papers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?

To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

To provide a concise summary of the main point or claim of the paper.

To hide the main point of the paper

To repeat the introduction

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are the three qualities of a strong thesis statement? (Select three answers)

Clear

Concise

Comparable

Complex

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Your thesis statement is your __________ on a topic not the topic or a fact about the topic. It should be debatable.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

DROPDOWN QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A strong thesis statement has three elements and is debatable. What are the three elements of a strong thesis statement? (a) (b) (c)

Topic

Position

Evidence

Facts

Quotes

Questions

References to your paper

1st Person language

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A working thesis statement differs from a STRONG thesis statement in that it-- (Select all that apply)

Has first person language

Has general evidence included

Has references to your paper

Has specific evidence that is debatable

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is a list of references used in the research paper

A thesis statement is a random collection of quotes from famous authors

A thesis statement is a detailed explanation of the author's personal life

A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement in a research thesis?

A clear thesis statement is unnecessary in a research thesis

A clear thesis statement confuses readers of the research thesis

A clear thesis statement limits the scope of the research thesis

Having a clear thesis statement helps to establish the purpose and direction of the research thesis.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

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Writing Strong Thesis Statements for Research Papers

20 questions

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?

What are the three qualities of a strong thesis statement? (Select three answers)

Your thesis statement is your __________ on a topic not the topic or a fact about the topic. It should be debatable.

A strong thesis statement has three elements and is debatable. What are the three elements of a strong thesis statement?​ (a) ​ (b) ​ (c)

A working thesis statement differs from a STRONG thesis statement in that it-- (Select all that apply)

What is a thesis statement?

Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement in a research thesis?

Can a thesis statement be a question?

How does a thesis statement differ from a topic?

What are the key components of a strong thesis statement?

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