Thesis Worksheet

Print one copy to use for Essay #2 and one copy to use for Essay #3, after reading "Generating a Thesis."

Note changes in writing out the thesis statement (item #5) for Essay #3!!

1. Restate the question your essay will answer.
   
   
   
   
2. In one of two sentences, state your major claim. (What do you think is true?)
   
   
   
   
3. In one of two sentences, state your major reason. (Why is this claim true?)
   
   
   
   
4. What additional reasons can you give?
   
   
   
   
5. Now, write a clear, direct argumentative thesis. (Although . . . I think . . . because . . . Reason #1 . . . Reason # 2 . . . Reason # 3 . . . [for as many reasons as you have] . . . therefore . . . )
   
   
   
   
6. Where in your draft will this thesis be introduced?
   
   
   
   

Last updated 11/15/00