Thesis Statement Quiz

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

• To summarize the conclusion of the paper

• To list the sources used in the research

• To state what the paper is about and give the reader an idea of what information will follow

• To provide a detailed analysis of the research topic

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good thesis statement?

• It is clear and to the point

• It is a question

• It is vague and wandering

• It is overly general

What should a good thesis statement NOT be?

• Based on information you find in your reading and prove with your research

• A statement made in one well-developed sentence

• An “I” statement (I learned that Global Warming is a problem in our world that must be addressed.)

• Specific and focuses on information that can be explored in a 2-3 page paper

According to the image, what should a thesis statement avoid?

• Being based on information that can be explored in a 2-3 page paper

• Being clear and to the point

• Being a question

• Being specific and focused

What is the thesis statement in the example provided in the image?

• Year round education should not be used in schools

• Year round education should be used in today's schools

• Year round education should not be used in today's schools because it promotes student and teacher burnout, threatens our family life, costs more money to keep schools open, and is not proven to increase academics as is thought.

• Year round education increases academics

According to the example provided, which of the following is NOT a reason supporting the thesis statement "Year round education should not be used in today’s schools"?

• It promotes student and teacher burnout.

• It costs more money to keep schools running all year.

• It is not proven to increase academics as claimed by its supporters.

• It reduces the amount of homework students receive.

What is the main issue addressed in the thesis statement "School uniforms should become policy in public schools"?

• The cost of school uniforms

• The policy-making process in public schools

• The implementation of school uniforms in public schools

• The atmosphere for learning in public schools

Which of the following is a reason for support mentioned in the thesis statement "School uniforms should become policy in public schools"?

Damian has not effectively stated the position he is taking in this paper. Which of the following could best replace sentence 7 and provide a stronger statement for Damian's paper?

• I plan to vote in both national and local elections.

• Can you believe this outrageous statistic?

• This low voter turnout is appalling, and all Americans should exercise their right to vote.

• There are groups that review human rights violations in this country as well as in other countries around the world.

You should NEVER use ​​ (a)   in a thesis.

• personal pronouns
• because
• by
• due to
• reasons
• a claim