- More information on thesis statements and research questions from Purdue OWL
- How to write a thesis statement from Indiana University
- About introductions and thesis statements from Hamilton College
- Erik Simpson’s guide for thesis statements
The thesis statement is your statement of purpose. Thesis statements do not use “I” or “my;” even though the idea present in your thesis statement is your own, use third person for a stronger, more confident approach.
| Use the following format for developing a good thesis statement for a persuasive essay/paper.A) Write your topic.
B) Write your opinion about the topic. C) Write three or four reasons why you hold that opinion. Example: A) Topic: nuclear power B) Opinion: should not be used C) Why: 1. It is potentially dangerous. 2. It is more expensive than other alternatives. 3. It causes water, land and air pollution. Thesis statement = A+B+C Nuclear power should not be used because it is potentially dangerous, it is more expensive than other alternatives, and it causes water, air and land pollution. (This thesis planning strategy was created by Rick Conrad). |