Thesis Worksheet

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

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 . . . (therefore) . . . )
   
   
   
   
6. Where in your draft will this thesis be introduced?
   
   
   
   

Last updated 01/26/00