Building a Paper (Thesis statement and Detailed Outline).pptx

(Thesis statement and Detailed Outline)

1. Building a Research Paper Thesis Statement and Detailed Outline

2. Writing a Thesis Statement A thesis statement is a road map for your essay; it tells the readers what you will be writing about without saying “ I will be writing about…” Your thesis statement should be specific – it should cover only what you will discuss in your paper and should be supported with specific evidence.

3. In another words… A thesis statement is a sentence used in an essay that serves as the guide for the essay and directly answers the question or task asked of you.

4. Thesis Statement

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6. FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE THESIS STATEMENT

7. Types of Thesis Statements There are various forms that a thesis statement can take, depending on the author’s objectives. The most common types of thesis statements are outlined below: Expository  – An expository thesis statement explains an issue or a topic to the reader. Furthermore, this type of thesis statement lists key aspects of the topic to be discussed in the essay or research paper. Analytical – An analytical thesis statement is used for essays, research papers, and other pieces of writing that seek to analyze, interpret, or evaluate a topic’s various aspects. Analytical thesis statements typically map out key points of the analysis and include the resulting conclusions Argumentative – Argumentative thesis statements indicate a topic as well as the author’s specific position on the topic. These statements also indicate why the author has chosen to take the said stand. Such thesis statements are typically used to persuade readers.

8. Thesis Statement Psychologists have argued for decades about how a person’s character is formed. Numerous psychologists believe that one’s birth order has the greatest influence. Birth order can have a significant impact in the formation of a child’s character. Birth order can strongly affect one’s relationship with parents, relationships with others, and how one views responsibility as an adult.

9. Let’s try to spot a thesis! On each of the following slides, read the writing prompt and the two sample statements. Choose the one that is the best choice for a thesis

10. 1. Early on in life, people develop an admiration for heroes. In a well-developed essay, discuss a person you admire and why you chose this person. Option A One person I admire is Babe Ruth, who played baseball from 1914 until 1935. Option B One person I admire is Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player of all time.

11. Incorrect Although this does address the writing prompt, this is a factual statement . A thesis statement should be something you can argue for or against. Option A One person I admire is Babe Ruth, who played baseball from 1914 until 1935.

12. Correct! This statement addresses the prompt and presents an opinion that can be argued. Option B One person I admire is Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player of all time.

13. 2. Research indicates that our society has become more violent.  Crime is on the rise in both urban and rural areas.  Many adults are convinced that popular movies and video games encourage young people to become violent. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion that modern movies and/or video games have contributed to the rise of violent crime in the United States? Option A Violent crime is not caused by movies and video games because it is the parents’ fault. Option B Young people are influenced more by their parents, environments, and friends than they are influenced by violent video games and movies.

14. Incorrect This thesis does present an opinion, but it doesn’t address the entire prompt. It doesn’t specify teen violence. How could all violent crime be the parents’ fault? Option A Violent crime is not caused by movies and video games because it is the parents’ fault.

15. Correct! This is correct because it addresses the all aspects of the prompt and presents a clear opinion. This thesis lets the reader know exactly how the rest of the paper will be laid out. Option B Young people are influenced more by their parents, environments, and friends than they are influenced by violent video games and movies.

16. Your Task. You will now apply what you learned by writing your own thesis statement for your research project.

17. EXPANDING ROUGH OUTLINES WITH EVIDENCE In this next stage of writing process, the information in your sources will have a new role. You will select specific information from your notes to use as evidence in order to help you explain each of the main points in your thesis statement. When we use information from articles to explain the main points, we call that information “evidence” Your paper will be more convincing if you use the following guidelines when choosing evidence

18. GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE

19. GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE Easy to understand Think about whether you understand each idea well enough to explain it in your own words If you don’t understand the information, you won’t be able to write about it clearly Related to your point Even if interesting details seem to relate to your topic, but if they don’t help you to explain your specific supporting points, don’t put it

20. Four common types of evidence Einstein Evidence Shows that other scholars or thinkers on the topic have come to the same conclusion as you have Provide as much info as you can about the expert Example Evidence Consists of specific examples that illustrate the point you are making Fact Evidence Includes statistics and other objective info Undocumented Evidence Comes from your experience and things that you know or that are commonly understood to be true (More explanations and examples on Page 62 – 65)

21. CREATING A DETAILED OUTLINE Criteria for a Useful Outline

22. THREE OUTLINING METHODS

23. Now that you have learned about detailed outline, discuss with your group members which of the three methods you will choose for your research project. Brainstorm with your group members the details needed to complete the outline. Please submit the completed outline before the due date. YOUR TASK…