4 || Thesis Statement Of An Academic Text

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EAPP 11 Q1

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Thesis Statement

  • The main idea of your paper.

  • It tells the reader what your essay is about.

  • Usually Found at the end of the introduction.

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gives direction to your writing
helps readers understand your point
keeps your ideas organized

  • Why is thesis statement important? (3)

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Analytical
Expository
Argumentative

  • What are the Types of Thesis Statement? (3)

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Analytical

  • Breaks a topic into parts.

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Expository

  • Explains something

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Argumentative

  • Takes a stand on an issue

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Clear
Specific
Arguable
Focused

A good thesis statement is (4):

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Too broad
Just a fact

Common Mistakes In Thesis Statement (2):