ENGL 1102 Lecture 5: English 1102 notes
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The answer to a question that you have posed. The solution for a problem you have identified. A statement that takes a position on a debatable topic. A statement that contains the essay"s topic and point(s) Gives the reader a sense of what the essay will be about. Usually comes at the end of the introduction. Most thesis statements are only one sentence. Everything in the essay must support the thesis. An persuasive paper makes a claim based on opinion, evaluation, or interpretation about a topic and proves this claim with specific evidence. Persuasive thesis example: high school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness. kinds of thesis statements: expository* An expository (explanatory) paper explains something to the audience. Expository thesis example: the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers.
