Thesis Statements and Outlining PDF

Unit 2: Thesis Statements and Outlining Lesson 4 What Is a Thesis Statement? For our papers to be convincing, we must first define our stand concretely. How do we write a strong thesis statement? 2 Learning objectives: Identify the characteristics of a thesis statement. Writ...

Unit 2: Thesis Statements and Outlining Lesson 4 What Is a Thesis Statement? For our papers to be convincing, we must first define our stand concretely. How do we write a strong thesis statement? 2 Learning objectives: Identify the characteristics of a thesis statement. Write a strong thesis statement. 3  The Thesis Statement In the introductory paragraph of your paper, you should state your stand on an issue or question in one sentence. This sentence is called a thesis statement. Your main idea will dictate the flow of the rest of your paper. 4 The Thesis Statement Characteristics of a thesis statement: It shows your stand on an issue. It answers a question. It makes a claim that can be disputed. It is a single sentence at the start of your paper that presents your argument to the readers. 5 Elements of Thesis Statement 6 Elements of Thesis Statement 7  How to Write a Thesis Statement Formulating a thesis is not the first thing you do upon receiving an assignment or task. A thesis must be the result of a long process of thinking and planning. Before you can develop any kind of thesis, you must do your research on the topic first. 8 How to Write a Thesis Statement Look for information and evidence, then organize them based on the points they make. Look for possible relationships between pieces of information. Analyze and find the significance of these relationships. 9 How to Write a Thesis Statement Afterward, you will most likely be able to come up with a “working thesis” that has a basic main idea. It’s okay if your thesis and your arguments might need adjustments along the way. 10 How to Write a Thesis Statement What matters is that you can find substantial evidence to support a more concrete thesis, even if you had to adjust from time to time. 11 How to Write a Thesis Statement Example 1 Given the following question: Should the SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Bill) be passed in the Philippines? Simple thesis statement: “I believe the SOGIE Bill should be passed.” Improved thesis statement: “I believe the SOGIE Bill should be passed because it ensures that all basic human rights are available to all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression.” 12 Make your thesis statement as specific as possible by doing the following: expressing just one major idea naming the topic and asserting something specific about it stating your position or opinion about the issue 13 How to Write a Thesis Statement Example 2 Given the assignment: Analyze the state of traffic in Quezon City and propose a possible solution for it. Do initial research and observations on the road conditions. Possible thesis statement: A possible solution to the traffic situation in Quezon City is to set up carpooling systems in the most densely populated communities and outside large company buildings. 14 A good thesis statement is supported with facts and achieved through hours of research. Creating an initial statement and developing it to be more specific is an excellent way to start your research. 15 Unit 2: Thesis Statements and Outlining Lesson 5 Outlining Academic Texts How can an outline act as a blueprint for a written output? 17 Learning objectives: Identify the main ideas of the outlines. Make an outline of a given topic. 18  Outlining Academic Texts helps writers categorize main points organize paragraphs for consistency and sense ensure that paragraphs are fully developed 19  Outlining Academic Texts A well-written outline has: a thesis statement the main idea for each paragraph the evidence and supporting details for each paragraph 20 Why is it important to include supporting details for each main idea presented in paragraphs? 21  Topic Outline only phrases and main ideas are used wording is parallel to one another headings and subheadings should be divided into two or more parts 22  Topic Outline Thesis statement: The young adult genre should be appreciated by readers of all ages. I. Origin of young adult II. Popular young adult books books worldwide A. List of books popular with A. How it was all ages popularized B. Authors who changed the B. Why young adult genre books are popular C. Critical feedback for C. The evolution of authors and books in the young adult books genre 23  Topic Outline III.Future of the young adult genre A. Benefits of reading the genre B.How to promote reading the genre B.Recommended authors for reading 24  Topic Outline Thesis statement: Owning a business helps with social development amongst high school students. I. Personal Social II. Professional Social Interaction Interaction A. Sellers and A. Network can lead to customers create a referrals network B. Opportunity to practice B. Sellers and ethics customers have C. Opportunity to practice constant interaction courtesy C. Sellers and 25  Topic Outline III.Intrapersonal Relationships A. Seller becomes reflective of interactions between customers B.Customers become reflective of attitude shown to seller C.Reflective practices ensure better interpersonal relationships for future 26  Sentence Outline sentences utilized less need for parallelism 27 Sentence Outline 28 Sentence Outline 29 Sentence Outline 30  IMRad Outline Can utilize either a topic or sentence outline for IMRaD Introduction should have the specific research problem Methodology should contain design, participants, environment, instrumentation, and data analysis 31  IMRad Outline Results should have specific data for each research problem presented in the introduction Discussion should contain main idea, analysis, and conclusions of results 32 IMRad Outline 33 IMRad Outline 34 IMRad Outline 35 IMRad Outline 36  ACTIVITY Create an outline for a process essay on performing random acts of kindness for people in your community. Create an outline regarding this research topic: Factors that students consider when choosing a senior high school. 37