{"id":576,"date":"2020-01-06T18:27:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/coreqenglish1\/chapter\/text-thesis-and-topic-sentences\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T20:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T20:34:29","slug":"thesis-statements","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/thesis-statements\/","title":{"raw":"Thesis Statements","rendered":"Thesis Statements"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify strong thesis statements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe purpose of academic writing is to offer your own insights, analyses, and ideas\u2014to show not only that you understand the concepts you\u2019re studying, but also that you have thought about those concepts in your own way and agreed or disagreed, or developed your own unique ideas as a result of your analysis. The thesis statement is the way you will present your thinking and perspectives.\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Key Takeaway: Thesis Statements<\/h3>\r\nA thesis statement presents your main insight or argument, reflecting your analysis and personal perspective on a topic. In this context, \"argument\" means taking a position on an issue and supporting it with evidence, similar to how a lawyer builds a case.\r\n\r\nA strong thesis statement has two parts:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Topic:<\/strong> What you\u2019re writing about.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Angle:<\/strong> Your specific claim or perspective on that topic.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAll of the other ideas in the text support and develop the thesis.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nAll writing involves some persuasion, even when simply informing or sharing ideas. Your thesis statement clearly expresses your main point.\r\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\r\n<h3>Example Thesis Statements<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Thesis:<\/strong>\u00a0A regular exercise regime leads to multiple benefits, both physical and emotional.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0Regular exercise regime<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Angle:<\/strong>\u00a0Leads to multiple benefits<\/p>\r\n<strong>Thesis:<\/strong>\u00a0Adult college students have different experiences than typical, younger college students.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0Adult college students<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Angle:<\/strong>\u00a0Have different experiences<\/p>\r\n<strong>Thesis:<\/strong>\u00a0The economics of television have made the viewing experience challenging for many viewers because shows are not offered regularly, similar programming occurs at the same time, and commercials are rampant.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0Television viewing<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Angle:<\/strong>\u00a0Challenging because shows shifted, similar programming, and commercials<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nWhen you read all of the thesis statements above, can you see areas where the writer could be more specific with their angle? The more specific you are with your topic and your claims, the more focused your essay will be for your reader.\r\n<h2>Identifying the Thesis Statement<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">You\u2019ll remember that the first step of the reading process,\u00a0previewing<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0allows you to get a big-picture view of the document you\u2019re reading. This way,\u00a0you can begin to understand the structure of the overall text. The most important step of understanding an essay or a book is to find the thesis statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\r\n<h3>Key Takeaway: Explicit and Implied Theses<\/h3>\r\nThere are two types of thesis statements:\u00a0<strong>explicit<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>implied<\/strong>.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>An\u00a0<strong>explicit thesis statement<\/strong>\u00a0clearly states the main idea in a direct sentence, usually found in the introduction after a hook or background information. This clear statement guides the reader and outlines the argument or purpose of the text.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An\u00a0<strong>implied thesis statement<\/strong>\u00a0suggests the main idea without directly stating it. Instead, the thesis is revealed through key ideas and repeated themes throughout the text. The reader must infer the writer\u2019s main point based on the overall content.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nMost readers expect to see the point of your argument (the thesis statement) within the first few paragraphs. This does not mean that it has to be placed there every time. Some writers place it at the very end, slowly building up to it throughout their work to create a more subtle or narrative effect. Beginning writers, however, should avoid the implied thesis unless certain of the audience. Almost every professor will expect to see a clearly discernible thesis sentence in the introduction.\r\n\r\nThesis statements vary based on the rhetorical strategy of the essay. Thesis statements typically share the following characteristics:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>presents the main idea<\/li>\r\n \t<li>is one sentence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>tells the reader what to expect<\/li>\r\n \t<li>summarizes the essay topic<\/li>\r\n \t<li>presents an argument<\/li>\r\n \t<li>is written in the third person (does not include the \"I\" pronoun)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Watch It<\/h3>\r\nThe following \"How to Identify a Thesis Statement\" video offers advice for locating a text's thesis statement. It asks you to write one or two\u00a0sentences that summarize the text. When you write that summary, without looking at the text itself, you've most likely paraphrased the thesis statement.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291436&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=di1cQgc1akg&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-6syho4lg-di1cQgc1akg\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+Identify+the+Thesis+Statement+.rtf\"> transcript for \"How to Identify the Thesis Statement\" here (download).<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Writing a Thesis Statement<\/h2>\r\nRemember your thesis should answer two simple questions: What topic are you writing about, and what is your position, or\u00a0angle,\u00a0on the topic?\r\n\r\nA thesis statement is a single sentence (or sometimes two) that provides the answers to these questions clearly and concisely. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat is my paper about, exactly?\u201d Answering this question will help you develop a precise and directed thesis, not only for your reader, but for you as well.\r\n\r\nA good thesis statement will:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Consist of just one interesting idea<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Be specific\u00a0and written clearly<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Have evidence to support it<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nA good basic structure for a thesis statement is \u201cthey say, I say.\u201d What is the prevailing view, and how does your position differ from it? However, avoid limiting the scope of your writing with an either\/or thesis under the assumption that your view must be strictly contrary to their view.\r\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\r\n<h3>More Example thesis statements<\/h3>\r\nFollowing are some typical thesis statements:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Although many readers believe Romeo and Juliet to be a tale about the ill fate of two star-crossed lovers, it can also be read as an allegory concerning a playwright and his audience.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The \u201cWar on Drugs\u201d has not only failed to reduce the frequency of drug-related crimes in America but actually enhanced the popular image of dope peddlers by romanticizing them as desperate rebels fighting for a cause.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The bulk of modern copyright law was conceived in the age of commercial printing, long before the Internet made it so easy for the public to compose and distribute its own texts. Therefore, these laws should be reviewed and revised to better accommodate modern readers and writers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The usual moral justification for capital punishment is that it deters crime by frightening would-be criminals. However, the statistics tell a different story.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If students really want to improve their writing, they must read often, practice writing, and receive quality feedback from their peers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Plato\u2019s dialectical method has much to offer those engaged in online writing, which is far more conversational in nature than print.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Thesis Problems to Avoid<\/h3>\r\nAlthough you have creative control over your thesis sentence, you still should try to avoid the following problems, not for stylistic reasons, but\u00a0because they indicate a problem in the thinking that underlies the thesis sentence.\r\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\">Thesis Sentence too Broad\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\">For example, look at the thesis:<strong style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> Hospice workers need support. <\/strong>This is a thesis sentence; it has a topic (hospice workers) and an angle (need support). But the angle is very broad. When the angle in a thesis sentence is too broad, the writer may not have carefully thought through the specific support for the rest of the writing. A thesis angle that\u2019s too broad makes it easy to fall into the trap of offering information that deviates from that angle.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Thesis Sentence too Narrow.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\">Consider this thesis: <strong style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Hospice workers have a 55% turnover rate compared to the general health care population\u2019s 25% turnover rate.\u00a0<\/strong>This sentence really isn\u2019t a thesis sentence at all, because there\u2019s no angle idea to support. A narrow statistic, or a narrow statement of fact, doesn\u2019t offer the writer\u2019s own ideas or analysis about a topic. A clearer example of a thesis statement with an angle of development would be the following:<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nPractice identifying strong thesis statements in the following interactive.\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/lumenlearning.h5p.com\/content\/1290916673521810808\/embed[\/embed]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Glossary<\/h3>\r\n<strong>argument<\/strong>:\u00a0in writing, the argument is the main stance, claim, or position that is supported with evidence\r\n\r\n<strong>explicit thesis<\/strong>: a clear and direct\u00a0statement of\u00a0the writer's claim\r\n\r\n<strong>thesis statement<\/strong>: a statement of\u00a0the topic of the piece of writing and the angle the writer has on that topic\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify strong thesis statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The purpose of academic writing is to offer your own insights, analyses, and ideas\u2014to show not only that you understand the concepts you\u2019re studying, but also that you have thought about those concepts in your own way and agreed or disagreed, or developed your own unique ideas as a result of your analysis. The thesis statement is the way you will present your thinking and perspectives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Key Takeaway: Thesis Statements<\/h3>\n<p>A thesis statement presents your main insight or argument, reflecting your analysis and personal perspective on a topic. In this context, &#8220;argument&#8221; means taking a position on an issue and supporting it with evidence, similar to how a lawyer builds a case.<\/p>\n<p>A strong thesis statement has two parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topic:<\/strong> What you\u2019re writing about.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Angle:<\/strong> Your specific claim or perspective on that topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of the other ideas in the text support and develop the thesis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>All writing involves some persuasion, even when simply informing or sharing ideas. Your thesis statement clearly expresses your main point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>Example Thesis Statements<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Thesis:<\/strong>\u00a0A regular exercise regime leads to multiple benefits, both physical and emotional.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0Regular exercise regime<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Angle:<\/strong>\u00a0Leads to multiple benefits<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thesis:<\/strong>\u00a0Adult college students have different experiences than typical, younger college students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0Adult college students<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Angle:<\/strong>\u00a0Have different experiences<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thesis:<\/strong>\u00a0The economics of television have made the viewing experience challenging for many viewers because shows are not offered regularly, similar programming occurs at the same time, and commercials are rampant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong>\u00a0Television viewing<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Angle:<\/strong>\u00a0Challenging because shows shifted, similar programming, and commercials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When you read all of the thesis statements above, can you see areas where the writer could be more specific with their angle? The more specific you are with your topic and your claims, the more focused your essay will be for your reader.<\/p>\n<h2>Identifying the Thesis Statement<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">You\u2019ll remember that the first step of the reading process,\u00a0previewing<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0allows you to get a big-picture view of the document you\u2019re reading. This way,\u00a0you can begin to understand the structure of the overall text. The most important step of understanding an essay or a book is to find the thesis statement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox key-takeaways\">\n<h3>Key Takeaway: Explicit and Implied Theses<\/h3>\n<p>There are two types of thesis statements:\u00a0<strong>explicit<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>implied<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong>explicit thesis statement<\/strong>\u00a0clearly states the main idea in a direct sentence, usually found in the introduction after a hook or background information. This clear statement guides the reader and outlines the argument or purpose of the text.<\/li>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong>implied thesis statement<\/strong>\u00a0suggests the main idea without directly stating it. Instead, the thesis is revealed through key ideas and repeated themes throughout the text. The reader must infer the writer\u2019s main point based on the overall content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most readers expect to see the point of your argument (the thesis statement) within the first few paragraphs. This does not mean that it has to be placed there every time. Some writers place it at the very end, slowly building up to it throughout their work to create a more subtle or narrative effect. Beginning writers, however, should avoid the implied thesis unless certain of the audience. Almost every professor will expect to see a clearly discernible thesis sentence in the introduction.<\/p>\n<p>Thesis statements vary based on the rhetorical strategy of the essay. Thesis statements typically share the following characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>presents the main idea<\/li>\n<li>is one sentence<\/li>\n<li>tells the reader what to expect<\/li>\n<li>summarizes the essay topic<\/li>\n<li>presents an argument<\/li>\n<li>is written in the third person (does not include the &#8220;I&#8221; pronoun)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Watch It<\/h3>\n<p>The following &#8220;How to Identify a Thesis Statement&#8221; video offers advice for locating a text&#8217;s thesis statement. It asks you to write one or two\u00a0sentences that summarize the text. When you write that summary, without looking at the text itself, you&#8217;ve most likely paraphrased the thesis statement.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291436&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=di1cQgc1akg&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-6syho4lg-di1cQgc1akg\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+Identify+the+Thesis+Statement+.rtf\"> transcript for &#8220;How to Identify the Thesis Statement&#8221; here (download).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Writing a Thesis Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Remember your thesis should answer two simple questions: What topic are you writing about, and what is your position, or\u00a0angle,\u00a0on the topic?<\/p>\n<p>A thesis statement is a single sentence (or sometimes two) that provides the answers to these questions clearly and concisely. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat is my paper about, exactly?\u201d Answering this question will help you develop a precise and directed thesis, not only for your reader, but for you as well.<\/p>\n<p>A good thesis statement will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consist of just one interesting idea<\/li>\n<li>Be specific\u00a0and written clearly<\/li>\n<li>Have evidence to support it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A good basic structure for a thesis statement is \u201cthey say, I say.\u201d What is the prevailing view, and how does your position differ from it? However, avoid limiting the scope of your writing with an either\/or thesis under the assumption that your view must be strictly contrary to their view.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>More Example thesis statements<\/h3>\n<p>Following are some typical thesis statements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Although many readers believe Romeo and Juliet to be a tale about the ill fate of two star-crossed lovers, it can also be read as an allegory concerning a playwright and his audience.<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cWar on Drugs\u201d has not only failed to reduce the frequency of drug-related crimes in America but actually enhanced the popular image of dope peddlers by romanticizing them as desperate rebels fighting for a cause.<\/li>\n<li>The bulk of modern copyright law was conceived in the age of commercial printing, long before the Internet made it so easy for the public to compose and distribute its own texts. Therefore, these laws should be reviewed and revised to better accommodate modern readers and writers.<\/li>\n<li>The usual moral justification for capital punishment is that it deters crime by frightening would-be criminals. However, the statistics tell a different story.<\/li>\n<li>If students really want to improve their writing, they must read often, practice writing, and receive quality feedback from their peers.<\/li>\n<li>Plato\u2019s dialectical method has much to offer those engaged in online writing, which is far more conversational in nature than print.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Thesis Problems to Avoid<\/h3>\n<p>Although you have creative control over your thesis sentence, you still should try to avoid the following problems, not for stylistic reasons, but\u00a0because they indicate a problem in the thinking that underlies the thesis sentence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\">Thesis Sentence too Broad\n<ul>\n<li class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\">For example, look at the thesis:<strong style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> Hospice workers need support. <\/strong>This is a thesis sentence; it has a topic (hospice workers) and an angle (need support). But the angle is very broad. When the angle in a thesis sentence is too broad, the writer may not have carefully thought through the specific support for the rest of the writing. A thesis angle that\u2019s too broad makes it easy to fall into the trap of offering information that deviates from that angle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thesis Sentence too Narrow.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\">Consider this thesis: <strong style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Hospice workers have a 55% turnover rate compared to the general health care population\u2019s 25% turnover rate.\u00a0<\/strong>This sentence really isn\u2019t a thesis sentence at all, because there\u2019s no angle idea to support. A narrow statistic, or a narrow statement of fact, doesn\u2019t offer the writer\u2019s own ideas or analysis about a topic. A clearer example of a thesis statement with an angle of development would be the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>Practice identifying strong thesis statements in the following interactive.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/lumenlearning.h5p.com\/content\/1290916673521810808\/embed\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Glossary<\/h3>\n<p><strong>argument<\/strong>:\u00a0in writing, the argument is the main stance, claim, or position that is supported with evidence<\/p>\n<p><strong>explicit thesis<\/strong>: a clear and direct\u00a0statement of\u00a0the writer&#8217;s claim<\/p>\n<p><strong>thesis statement<\/strong>: a statement of\u00a0the topic of the piece of writing and the angle the writer has on that topic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" 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