Which of the following is a common mistake in thesis statements? a) Being too specific. b) Being too broad. c) Being concise and focused.
b
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How long is a thesis statement?
1 - 2 sentences
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The following is not a thesis statement: The government should require businesses to provide nutritional information because it's socially responsible, it's relatively inexpensive, and consumers want to make informed choices.
False
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Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?
At the end of your introduction/first paragraph
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Claim + _________ = Thesis Statement
reason
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The reasons or details in your thesis statement equal
arguments in the body paragraphs
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Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge. If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?
How technology connects people
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True or False: A thesis statement outlines your entire essay
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What is thesis statement?
Statement of your full argument (claim) and sets up the organizational structure of your essay (reasons)
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Which of the following is an example of a strong thesis statement? a) The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate. b) I think the internet is important for communication. c) The internet is sometimes useful for communication.
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Is this a correct thesis statement? Evelyn thinks Mrs. McLeese is really nice because she cares for her students, loves dogs, and has strong family values. Arjun and James agree with her.
Yes
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True or False: The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points in the body paragraphs.