Thesis Statement and Academic Writing

The video tutorial covers the essentials of writing thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. It explains what a thesis statement is, how to formulate one, and what does not qualify as a thesis statement. Examples of good and bad thesis statements are provided. The tutorial also outlines the stages of developing a thesis statement and offers guidelines for writing effective introductions and conclusions, emphasizing the importance of hooks, background information, and restating the thesis.

What is a key characteristic of a thesis statement?

• It is a question.

• It is a debatable claim.

• It is a factual statement.

• It is a title.

Which of the following is NOT a thesis statement?

• The American steel industry has many problems.

• People are poisoning the environment with chemicals.

• People use many lawn chemicals.

• Hemingway's stories helped create a new prose style.

What makes a thesis statement too narrow?

• It is a question.

• It is not debatable.

• It focuses only on one aspect.

• It covers too many topics.

What is the final stage in developing a thesis statement?

• Open thesis

• Closed thesis

• Tentative thesis

• Preliminary thesis

Which type of thesis is used for research papers?

• Descriptive thesis

• Explanatory thesis

• Mildly argumentative thesis

• Strongly argumentative thesis

What is a common method to start an introduction?

• With a list of irrelevant facts

• With a startling fact

• With a rhetorical question

• With a dictionary definition

Why should you avoid using 'you' in academic writing?

• It is too vague.

• It directly addresses the reader.

• It makes the writing informal.

• It is grammatically incorrect.

What should a conclusion NOT include?

• A reflection on the topic

• A summary of main points

• New information

• A restatement of the thesis