Thesis Statement Writing Essentials

Suzanne Davis, an online academic writing tutor, provides a guide on crafting an argumentative thesis statement for academic papers. The video covers the differences between thesis statements for papers and essays, emphasizing critical thinking and research. It outlines steps to develop a research question, gather evidence, and formulate a thesis statement. The video concludes with resources for further assistance.

What is the main focus of Suzanne Davis's video?

• How to write an argumentative thesis statement

• How to improve critical thinking skills

• How to write a research paper

• How to conduct academic research

What is a key difference between writing a thesis statement for a paper and an essay?

• The level of critical thinking and research required

• The use of personal opinions

• The length of the thesis statement

• The format of the thesis statement

What is the first step in writing an argumentative thesis statement according to the guide?

• Formulating a research question

• Evaluating the thesis statement

• Writing the thesis statement

• Gathering evidence

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?

• It is too general

• It is debatable

• It is interesting

• It is narrow

What should you do after gathering all your evidence?

• Submit your paper

• Decide what the evidence demonstrates

• Formulate your research question

• Write the conclusion

How should a thesis statement be structured?

• As a paragraph

• As a question

• As a list of points

• As a single sentence combining issue and point of view

What is important to ensure about your thesis statement?

• It is very general

• It is a claim with more than one side

• It is a personal opinion

• It is a summary of the paper

What does Suzanne Davis encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Submit their paper

• Conduct more research

• Download the guide and subscribe to her channel

• Write a thesis statement