THESIS STATEMENT and OUTLINE

Thesis Statement

the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper. This can be found usually at the end of an introduction.

Topic, Argument/Claim, Evidence

Elements of a THESIS STATEMENT

Topic

Elements of a THESIS STATEMENT:

This is what your paper is all about

Argument/Claim

Elements of THESIS STATEMENT:

A clear, specific statement that expresses the main point you are trying to prove, usually presenting a position or interpretation that the rest of the essay will support.

Argumentative Paper

An paper that expresses your opinions

Explanatory Paper

A paper that explains the purpose of your paper

Evidence

Elements of THESIS STATEMENT:

The support for your argument/claim

Outline

is a design to follow when writing a structure, a discourse, or a article. It arranges a material in a logical way into main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details

Roman Numeral

All main topics are indicated by ___

Letters

Subtopics are noted by ___

Arabic Numerals

Supporting Details are indicated by ___

Sentence Outline

An outline that is written with full sentences

Topic Outlines

An outline that is written with words or phrases